
Dr. James Prattas MD
Emergency Physician
9016 Bay Dr Miami Beach FL, 33154About
Dr. James Prattas practices Emergency Medicine in Miami Beach, FL. Dr. Prattas 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. Prattas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert Jordan Levine M.D.9102 W BAY HARBOR DR BAY HARBOR ISLANDS FL 33154
- Dr. Jalil Thurber MD9388 ABBOTT AVE SURFSIDE FL 33154
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