Dr. Michael R Kaup MD
Emergency Physician
25 Hospital Center Blvd Hilton Head Island SC, 29926About
Dr. Michael Kaup practices Emergency Medicine in Hilton Head Island, SC. Dr. Kaup 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. Kaup examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1988
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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