Dr. Douglas Ballesteros M.D.
Emergency Physician
2400 E 4th St Emergency Department National City CA, 91950About
Dr. Douglas Ballesteros practices Emergency Medicine in National City, CA. Dr. Ballesteros 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. Ballesteros examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1999
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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