Yaw Otchere-boateng MD
Hospitalist
1005 Carrington Ct Kingsport TN, 37660About
Dr. Yaw Otchere-boateng is a hospitalist practicing in Kingsport, TN. Dr. Otchere-boateng specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Otchere-boateng manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Otchere-boateng works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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