Dr. Gary Polsfuss M.D.
Emergency Physician
2400 E 4th St Emergency Department National City CA, 91950About
Dr. Gary Polsfuss practices Emergency Medicine in National City, CA. Dr. Polsfuss 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. Polsfuss examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1997
University of California 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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