Dr. David Owen Duke M.D.
Emergency Physician
1400 E Church St Santa Maria CA, 93454About
Dr. David Duke practices Emergency Medicine in Santa Maria, CA. Dr. Duke 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. Duke examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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