Erik Hume DO
Emergency Physician
1400 US-61 FESTUS MO, 63028About
Dr. Erik Hume practices Emergency Medicine in FESTUS, MO. Dr. Hume assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Hume examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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