Ms. Krista Bree Birkelo DO
Emergency Physician
1440 N MAIN ST SPEARFISH SD, 57783About
Dr. Krista Birkelo practices Emergency Medicine in SPEARFISH, SD. Dr. Birkelo 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. Birkelo examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2008
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