Dr. Todd L Vanden hoek M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
736 Battlefield Blvd N Chesapeake General H Chesapeake VA, 23320About
Dr. Todd Vanden hoek practices Emergency Medicine in Chesapeake, VA. Dr. Vanden hoek 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. Vanden hoek examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1987
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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