Dr. Erik Paul Gierahn M.D.
Emergency Physician
15107 Vanowen St Van Nuys CA, 91405About
Dr. Erik Gierahn practices Emergency Medicine in Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Gierahn 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. Gierahn examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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