
Dr. Melissa L Downing MD
Emergency Physician
1370 W D St Attn: Emergency Depa North Wilkesboro NC, 28659About
Dr. Melissa Downing practices Emergency Medicine in North Wilkesboro, NC. Dr. Downing 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. Downing examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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