Dr. Ward Merkeley MD
Emergency Physician
1015 E 'd' Street Deer Park WA, 99006About
Dr. Ward Merkeley practices Emergency Medicine in Deer Park, WA. Dr. Merkeley 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. Merkeley examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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