Dr. Waiho Lum M.D.
Emergency Physician
11201 75th Ave Forest Hills NY, 11375About
Dr. Waiho Lum practices Emergency Medicine in Forest Hills, NY. Dr. Lum 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. Lum examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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