Dr. Alex Ecarma M.D.
Emergency Physician
345 S Halcyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA, 93420About
Dr. Alex Ecarma practices Emergency Medicine in Arroyo Grande, CA. Dr. Ecarma 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. Ecarma examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine 2000
Ross University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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