Critical Care Medicine Doctors in Jasper, AL Accepting Medicare

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Jan Westerman,
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1280 Summitt, Jasper, AL 35501
Phone: 205-387-7555    Fax: 205-384-9006

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Critical Care Medicine: An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


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