Dr. James Francis Chan M.D.
Hospitalist
4501 SAND CREEK RD ANTIOCH CA, 94531About
Dr. James Chan is a hospitalist practicing in ANTIOCH, CA. Dr. Chan specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Chan manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Chan works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
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