Dr. Brian Anthony Opitz M.D.
Emergency Physician
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Brian Opitz practices Emergency Medicine in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Opitz 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. Opitz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Nevada Reno 2007
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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