Charles Cairns
Emergency Physician
1501 N Campbell Avenue Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Charles Cairns practices Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Cairns 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. Cairns examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of North Carolina MD 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor, Emergency Medicine University of Arizona 2014 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American Heart Association
- Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine
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