Dr. Mark K Eckert MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1010 Murray Avenue San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Mark Eckert practices Emergency Medicine in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Eckert 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. Eckert examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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