Dr. David Harper MD
Emergency Physician
3223 8th St Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. David Harper practices Emergency Medicine in Metairie, LA. Dr. Harper 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. Harper examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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