Dr. Carl L Metcalf MD
Emergency Physician
1201 S Main St Emergency Department Crown Point IN, 46307About
Dr. Carl Metcalf practices Emergency Medicine in Crown Point, IN. Dr. Metcalf 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. Metcalf 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 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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