Dr. James Kelso Fulcher MD
Emergency Physician
1717 S J St Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. James Fulcher practices Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Fulcher 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. Fulcher examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1972
University of California 1972
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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