Dr. Chris Burkhart M.D.
Emergency Physician
500 1st Ave Portola CA, 96122About
Dr. Chris Burkhart practices Emergency Medicine in Portola, CA. Dr. Burkhart 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. Burkhart examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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