Dr. Duane Allen Penshorn MD
Emergency Physician
8401 Datapoint Dr Suite 500 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Duane Penshorn practices Emergency Medicine in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Penshorn 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. Penshorn examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 2003
Texas A&M University / Main Campus 2003
Texas A&M Health Science Center College Of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Professional Memberships
- Member Travis County Medical Society
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