Dr. Robert Carl Haakenson M.D.
Emergency Physician
308 S 13th St Olivia MN, 56277About
Dr. Robert Haakenson practices Emergency Medicine in Olivia, MN. Dr. Haakenson 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. Haakenson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1966
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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