Dr. Elbert Marion Belk MD
Emergency Physician
7601 Southcrest Pkwy Southaven MS, 38671About
Dr. Elbert Belk practices Emergency Medicine in Southaven, MS. Dr. Belk 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. Belk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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