Dr. Nilda Jo Tensen M.D.
Emergency Physician
411 W Randolph Rd Hopewell VA, 23860About
Dr. Nilda Tensen practices Emergency Medicine in Hopewell, VA. Dr. Tensen 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. Tensen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1979
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1980
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