Dr. Kirk W Swensen MD
Emergency Physician
2000 Hospital Dr Sedro Woolley WA, 98284About
Dr. Kirk Swensen practices Emergency Medicine in Sedro Woolley, WA. Dr. Swensen 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. Swensen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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