Dr. Philip Sterling Taber D.O.
Emergency Physician
1200 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES IA, 50309About
Dr. Philip Taber practices Emergency Medicine in DES MOINES, IA. Dr. Taber 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. Taber examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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