Dr. James Preston Smithson MD
Emergency Physician
200 W Arbor Dr San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. James Smithson practices Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Smithson 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. Smithson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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