Dr. Joseph Drasba DO
Emergency Physician
17717 Masonic Fraser MI, 48026About
Dr. Joseph Drasba practices Emergency Medicine in Fraser, MI. Dr. Drasba 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. Drasba examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1974
University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1974
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Medicine
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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