Dr. Derek A Knight MD
Emergency Physician
314 N Rolling Oaks Ln San Antonio TX, 78253About
Dr. Derek Knight practices Emergency Medicine in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Knight 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. Knight examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca 1998
University of Ca School of Med,San Francisco, Ca, Us 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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