Dr. Chantel K. Burns MD
Emergency Physician
8762 HIGHWAY 182 OPELOUSAS LA, 70570About
Dr. Chantel Burns practices Emergency Medicine in OPELOUSAS, LA. Dr. Burns 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. Burns examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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