Jacob Flinkman
Emergency Physician
3 S 4TH AVE MARSHALLTOWN IA, 50158About
Dr. Jacob Flinkman practices Emergency Medicine in MARSHALLTOWN, IA. Dr. Flinkman 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. Flinkman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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