Dr. Douglas N Tannas MD
Emergency Physician
1000 N 16th St New Castle IN, 47362About
Dr. Douglas Tannas practices Emergency Medicine in New Castle, IN. Dr. Tannas 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. Tannas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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