Dr. Christopher Steven Vega MD
Emergency Physician
325 Maine St Lawrence KS, 66044About
Dr. Christopher Vega practices Emergency Medicine in Wichita, KS. Dr. Vega 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. Vega examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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