Dr. Sierra Christine Beck MD
Emergency Physician
4150 V St Sacramento CA, 95817About
Dr. Sierra Beck practices Emergency Medicine in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Beck 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. Beck 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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