Dr. Samara Kester DO
Emergency Physician
814 Laporte Ave Valparaiso IN, 46383About
Dr. Samara Kester practices Emergency Medicine in Valparaiso, IN. Dr. Kester 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. Kester 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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