Dr. Jeffrey Hunter Atkins MD
Hospitalist
4507 SANTA ROSA DR MIDLAND TX, 79707About
Dr. Jeffrey Atkins is a hospitalist practicing in MIDLAND, TX. Dr. Atkins specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Atkins manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Atkins works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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