William D Longhurst
Emergency Physician
4315 DIPLOMACY DR ANCHORAGE AK, 99508About
Dr. William Longhurst practices Emergency Medicine in ANCHORAGE, AK. Dr. Longhurst 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. Longhurst examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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