James Dunford MD
Emergency Physician
9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. James Dunford practices Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Dunford 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. Dunford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Columbia University, New York, NY Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
City of San Diego EMS Medical Director Medical Degree
Emeritus Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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