Dr. Christopher Eric Hughes MD
Emergency Physician
1201 S Miller St Wenatchee WA, 98801About
Dr. Christopher Hughes practices Emergency Medicine in Wenatchee, WA. Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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