
Dr. Michael Capriola MD
Emergency Physician
180 Parkwood Dr Elkin NC, 28621About
Dr. Michael Capriola practices Emergency Medicine in Elkin, NC. Dr. Capriola 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. Capriola examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Matthew Cline MD1370 W D St North Wilkesboro NC 28659
- Dr. Dennis Kimbleton MD1370 W D St North Wilkesboro NC 28659
- Dr. James France MD180 Parkwood Dr Elkin NC 28621
- Dr. Steven Isaacs MD180 Parkwood Dr Elkin NC 28621
- Dr. Scott Lewis Korn DO1370 WEST D STREET NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659
- Dr. Eliot Howard Cannon MD1370 W D ST NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28659
Nearest Hospitals
NORTHERN HOSPITAL OF SURRY COUNTYl
830 ROCKFORD ST MOUNT AIRY NC 27030