Dr. Christian T. Purgason D.O. FACEP
Emergency Physician
2100 Powell St Suite 900 Emeryville CA, 94608About
Dr. Christian Purgason practices Emergency Medicine in Emeryville, CA. Dr. Purgason 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. Purgason examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 2004
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