Dr. Matthew Lee Westermeyer M.D.
Emergency Physician
10123 Se Market St Portland OR, 97216About
Dr. Matthew Westermeyer practices Emergency Medicine in Portland, OR. Dr. Westermeyer 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. Westermeyer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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