Dr. Christian S Forrer MD
Emergency Physician
1235 E Cherokee St Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. Christian Forrer practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO. Dr. Forrer 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. Forrer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1998
University of Wales in Great Britain 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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