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Nicholas Derfler

Emergency Physician

9040 FITZSIMMONS DR JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD WA, 98431
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Dr. Nicholas Derfler practices Emergency Medicine in JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA. Dr. Derfler 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. Derfler examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

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9040 FITZSIMMONS DR -
JOINT BASE LEWIS MCCHORD, WA 98431
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