Dr. David A. Tufenkian MD
Emergency Physician
508 E Hickory Ave Lompoc CA, 93436About
Dr. David Tufenkian practices Emergency Medicine in Lompoc, CA. Dr. Tufenkian 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. Tufenkian 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 1985
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1985
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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