
Sam T. Ontiveros M.D.
Emergency Physician
171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC, 29425About
Dr. Sam Ontiveros practices Emergency Medicine in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Ontiveros 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. Ontiveros examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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- Dr. William J Weirs MD7510 NORTHFOREST DR NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29420
- Dr. Thomas Hilliard M.D.1101 BOWMAN RD MOUNT PLEASANT SC 29464
- Dr. Adner Pazo M.D.169 Ashley Ave Charleston SC 29403
- Dr. Gregory Alan Hall M.D.171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. William S Kanich MD2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive Charleston SC 29414
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