Dr. Michael Alan Torrest MD
Emergency Physician
1425 S Main St Walnut Creek CA, 94596About
Dr. Michael Torrest practices Emergency Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Torrest 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. Torrest examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Universita Degli Studi Di Roma Med School Rome Italy MD
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