Dr. Michael J. Luskin MD
Emergency Physician
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Michael Luskin practices Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Luskin 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. Luskin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1995
University of California 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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