Richard F Clark MD
Emergency Physician
9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Richard Clark practices Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Clark 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. Clark examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA Medical Degree
Medical College of Pennsylvania, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA Other Degree
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ Other Degree
Medical Toxicologist Medical Degree
Director, Division of Toxicology Medical Degree
Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM- Medical Toxicology
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