Dr. Erik Antonsen M.D.
Emergency Physician
1504 Ben Taub Loop Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Erik Antonsen practices Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Antonsen 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. Antonsen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Illinois College of Medicine 2003
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