Stephen Edward Kostelic MD
Emergency Physician
2720 SUNSET BLVD WEST COLUMBIA SC, 29169About
Dr. Stephen Kostelic practices Emergency Medicine in WEST COLUMBIA, SC. Dr. Kostelic 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. Kostelic examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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