Dr. Mel R Meyer MD
Emergency Physician
505 S 336th St Suite 600 Federal Way WA, 98003About
Dr. Mel Meyer practices Emergency Medicine in Federal Way, WA. Dr. Meyer 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. Meyer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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