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What kind of doctor will see me in an emergency room (ER)?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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An emergency medicine physician will see you in the emergency room (ER). This physician has completed special training in emergency medicine after finishing medical school. If you are admitted to the hospital for overnight stay from the ER, a hospital physician will see you as well as any specialists who may need to be involved in your care.

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