Dr. Robert Hoogstra MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
1700 Clinton St Muskegon MI, 49443About
Dr. Robert Hoogstra practices Emergency Medicine in Muskegon, MI. Dr. Hoogstra 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. Hoogstra examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1984
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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