Patrick Maceachern
Emergency Physician
600 GRESHAM DR NORFOLK VA, 23507About
Dr. Patrick Maceachern practices Emergency Medicine in NORFOLK, VA. Dr. Maceachern 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. Maceachern examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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