Dr. Katherine Vlasica D.O.
Emergency Physician
339 Hicks St. Lich Hospital, Emerg Brooklyn NY, 11201About
Dr. Katherine Vlasica practices Emergency Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Vlasica 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. Vlasica examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine DO
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 2003
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