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Dr. Michael Thomas MD
Emergency Physician
12401 Washington Blvd Whittier CA, 90602About
Dr. Michael Thomas practices Emergency Medicine in Whittier, CA. Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1971
University of California 1971
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Practice At 12401 Washington Blvd
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WHITTIER HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
9080 COLIMA RD WHITTIER CA 90605