Dr. James Kolb M.D.
Emergency Physician
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. James Kolb practices Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Kolb assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Kolb examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1981
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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