Dr. Michelle Lauren Tom M.D
Emergency Physician
24451 Health Center Dr Laguna Hills CA, 92653About
Dr. Michelle Tom practices Emergency Medicine in Laguna Hills, CA. Dr. Tom 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. Tom examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1997
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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