
Dr. Erin R Compton MD
Emergency Physician
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Erin Compton practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Compton 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. Compton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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