Dr. Douglas Franklin Thompson M.D.
Emergency Physician
901 Adams Blvd Boulder City NV, 89005About
Dr. Douglas Thompson practices Emergency Medicine in Boulder City, NV. Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1977
University of Mn Med Sch 1977
University of Minnesota Medical School 1977
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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