
Dr. Walter Simpson M.D.
Emergency Physician
1423 N National Ave Springfield MO, 65802About
Dr. Walter Simpson practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO. Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1969
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Practice At 1423 N National Ave
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- Dr. Mark Ross M.D.1423 N National Ave Springfield MO 65802
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Nearest Hospitals
COX MEDICAL CENTERSl
3801 SOUTH NATIONAL AVENUE SPRINGFIELD MO 65807MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELDl
1235 E CHEROKEE SPRINGFIELD MO 65804