At Patients ER & Hospital, we understand that you want the best possible treatment from the area’s most qualified physicians, especially in the event of emergency injuries or illnesses. That’s why we are 100% dedicated to only hiring board-certified emergency physicians, as opposed to simply hiring licensed physicians as one would find at most other emergency care facilities.
Christopher R. Grieves, M.D.
Dr. Grieves has been practicing emergency medicine for 16 years. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1991. He attended medical school at …
Amy Buford, M.D.
Dr. Buford is a native of Louisiana. She received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. She graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans …
Shannon Bagwell, M.D.
Dr. Bagwell received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She is board certified by the American …
Rene Garza, D.O.
Dr. Garza was born and raised in Fresno, California. He worked for United Parcel Service while attending California State University Fresno, where he earned a degree in Biology with minors in …
Eric McLaughlin, M.D.
Dr. McLaughlin graduated from Brigham Young University in Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He attended medical school at the New York Medical College and completed his Emergency Medicine …
James Frybarger, M.D.
Dr. Frybarger grew up in Michigan and studied at Oakland University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in Mathematics. He then received his medical degree from Wayne …
What is the difference between a board-certified physician and a licensed physician?
When a student graduates from medical school, they can become licensed by the state in which they practice once they have completed their residency training. However, licensed physicians cannot legally refer to themselves as “board-certified” until they have taken and passed the rigorous board certification exam, which ultimately tests the physician in terms of his/her medical knowledge, clinical judgment and other similar aspects that indicate whether a candidate is worthy of achieving the highly sought-after accolade of board certification.
Board certification isn’t just more difficult to achieve than licensure, in order to maintain this certification it also requires the physician to undergo and meet all continuing education and re-certification requirements. At Patients ER & Hospital, you can look forward to always being seen by a physician who is truly up-to-date on all of the most current and advanced medical treatments, clinical trials and more.
Our patients can breathe easy knowing that each and every one of our physicians are board-certified in emergency medicine, and that they are steadfast in their commitment to adhering to the highest standards of patient care and Southern hospitality.