Dr. Martin A. Makela MD
Emergency Physician
34800 Bob Wilson Dr Nmcsd: Attn Medical San Diego CA, 92134About
Dr. Martin Makela practices Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Makela 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. Makela examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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