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Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola5153 North 9th Ave, #305, Pensacola, FL 32504 map
Dr. Valerie Pruitt is a trauma surgeon in Pensacola, FL. She offers time-sensitive, potentially life-saving surgical care for patients in critical condition.
Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Valerie M. Pruitt is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(850) 416-7198
Address
5153 North 9th Ave, #305, Pensacola, FL 32504
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Valerie Pruitt graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1997 before completing a residency in Trauma Surgery at University of Texas Health Science Center.
Dr. Pruitt has one office in Florida where she specializes in Trauma Surgery and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Pruitt works with five doctors including Dr. David Kaderis and Dr. Cristina Guerra.
Specialties
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Trauma Surgery
Trauma surgeons are specifically trained to provide surgical treatment for critically ill or injured patients, with many surgeries potentially being life-saving for the patient. Dr. Pruitt provides time-sensitive surgical care in an effort to repair extensive damage to various parts of the body. For example, a patient with a gunshot wound may require the care of a trauma surgeon.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Pruitt provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Pruitt may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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University of Texas Health Science Center
Residency in Trauma Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
- Sacred Heart Hospital of Pensacola
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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