Dr. John J Plosay MD
Emergency Physician | Sports Medicine
1700 E Walnut Ave Suite 250 El Segundo CA, 90245About
Dr. John Plosay practices Emergency Medicine in El Segundo, CA. Dr. Plosay 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. Plosay examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Sports Medicine
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