Dr. Dorothy Twellman M.D.
Emergency Physician
1338 Phay Ave St Thomas More Hospi Canon City CO, 81212About
Dr. Dorothy Twellman practices Emergency Medicine in Canon City, CO. Dr. Twellman 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. Twellman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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