Dr. Chad D Christensen MD
Emergency Physician
2655 W 9000 S West Jordan UT, 84088About
Dr. Chad Christensen practices Emergency Medicine in West Jordan, UT. Dr. Christensen 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. Christensen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Utah School of Medicine 1994
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ear Infection
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Cellulitis
- Stomach Flu
- Conjunctivitis
- Strep Throat
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