Dr. James M Sverchek MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1830 Flower St Bakersfield CA, 93305About
Dr. James Sverchek practices Emergency Medicine in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Sverchek 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. Sverchek examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1982
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1982
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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