Dr. Yong-yong Tam M.D.
Emergency Physician
2070 Clinton Ave Alameda Hospital Alameda CA, 94501About
Dr. Yong-yong Tam practices Emergency Medicine in Alameda, CA. Dr. Tam 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. Tam examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1976
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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