Dr. Keith Robert Swanson MD
Emergency Physician
4 E 6th St Atlantic IA, 50022About
Dr. Keith Swanson practices Emergency Medicine in Atlantic, IA. Dr. Swanson 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. Swanson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1958
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1958
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