Dr. Betty B Laygo M.D.
Emergency Physician
18741 Hillsboro Rd Porter Ranch CA, 91326About
Dr. Betty Laygo practices Emergency Medicine in Porter Ranch, CA. Dr. Laygo 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. Laygo examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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