Dr. James C Babcock M.D.
Emergency Physician
5400 Balboa blvd suite 209 Encino CA, 91316About
Dr. James Babcock practices Emergency Medicine in Encino, CA. Dr. Babcock 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. Babcock examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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