Dr. Nicholas Tovera Johnson M.D.
Emergency Physician
600 Grant St Gary IN, 46402About
Dr. Nicholas Johnson practices Emergency Medicine in Gary, IN. Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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