Dr. Jerry Karr DO
Emergency Physician
901 E 5TH ST WASHINGTON MO, 63090About
Dr. Jerry Karr practices Emergency Medicine in WASHINGTON, MO. Dr. Karr 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. Karr examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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