Dr. Kevin Torkelson M.D.
Emergency Physician
5225 23RD AVE S FARGO ND, 58104About
Dr. Kevin Torkelson practices Emergency Medicine in FARGO, ND. Dr. Torkelson 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. Torkelson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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