Dr. Thomas V Tighe DO
Emergency Physician
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Thomas Tighe practices Emergency Medicine in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Tighe 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. Tighe examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1989
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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