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Dr. Walter Neil Simmons, M.D., MPH
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 10320 W Mcdowell Rd, Suite N1444, Avondale, AZ 85392
Phone: 866-888-7078    
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Amanda Kalyca Sprague, PA-C
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 235 W Western Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323
Phone: 602-230-7373    

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Emergency Medicine: An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


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