Heather Marie Volkamer M.D.
Emergency Physician
110 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC, 20010About
Dr. Heather Volkamer practices Emergency Medicine in WASHINGTON, DC. Dr. Volkamer 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. Volkamer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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