Dr. Tara O'connell MD
Emergency Physician
4870 Barranca Pkwy Ecu Dept Irvine CA, 92604About
Dr. Tara O'connell practices Emergency Medicine in Irvine, CA. Dr. O'connell 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. O'connell examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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