Dr. Stephen William Bretz MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
400 S 43rd St Er Dept Renton WA, 98055About
Dr. Stephen Bretz practices Emergency Medicine in Renton, WA. Dr. Bretz 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. Bretz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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