Dr. Joseph Onuh, MD
Emergency Physician
1700 E Saunders St Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr. Joseph Onuh practices Emergency Medicine in Laredo, TX. Dr. Onuh 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. Onuh examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Jos Faculty of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Get to know ER physician Dr. Joseph Onuh, who serves patients in Laredo, Texas.
Recognized as a caring and compassionate emergency physician, Dr. Onuh is in practice at Laredo Medical Center, Laredo TX.
A native of Nigeria, Dr. Onuh graduated from the University of Jos Faculty of Medicine in 1992. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2009.
In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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