Dr. Akram Girgis MD
Emergency Physician
201 E Sample Rd North Broward Ed Pompano Beach FL, 33064About
Dr. Akram Girgis practices Emergency Medicine in Pompano Beach, FL. Dr. Girgis 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. Girgis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Ain Shams / Faculty of Medicine 1989
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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