Dr. Joel N Papak M.D.
Hospitalist
3710 Sw Us Veterans Hospital Rd P3med Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Joel Papak is a hospitalist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Papak specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Papak manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Papak works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
University of Washington School of Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pain
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