
Dr. Derek Alan Patterson M.D.
Emergency Physician
5300 MEDFORD DR HOOVER AL, 35244About
Dr. Derek Patterson practices Emergency Medicine in HOOVER, AL. Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Dr. Derek Alan Patterson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1000 1st St N
1000 1st St N -Alabaster, AL 35007Get Direction
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2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE BIRMINGHAM AL 35209