Dr. David P. Athas MD
Emergency Physician
202 S Park St Madison WI, 53715About
Dr. David Athas practices Emergency Medicine in Madison, WI. Dr. Athas 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. Athas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1980
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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