Dr. Robert K Kakehashi M.D.
Emergency Physician
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Robert Kakehashi practices Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Kakehashi 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. Kakehashi examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1981
University of California 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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