Dr. Bruce Holcomb MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
6901 N 72nd St Omaha NE, 68122About
Dr. Bruce Holcomb practices Emergency Medicine in Omaha, NE. Dr. Holcomb 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. Holcomb examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1979
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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