Dr. Hal E. Richardson MD
Emergency Physician
Intercommunity Emergency Medical Group 12401 East Washingto Whittier CA, 90602About
Dr. Hal Richardson practices Emergency Medicine in Whittier, CA. Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1983
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