Dr. Joseph B. Burkes MD
Emergency Physician
13652 Cantara St Panorama City CA, 91402About
Dr. Joseph Burkes practices Emergency Medicine in Panorama City, CA. Dr. Burkes 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. Burkes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1976
Tufts University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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