Dr. S. John Whang M.D.
Emergency Physician
3223 W 6TH ST LOS ANGELES CA, 90020About
Dr. S. Whang practices Emergency Medicine in LOS ANGELES, CA. Dr. Whang 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. Whang 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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