Dr. Lester D Tukan MD
Emergency Physician
1111 E Mcdowell Rd Phoenix AZ, 85006About
Dr. Lester Tukan practices Emergency Medicine in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Tukan 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. Tukan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1982
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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