Dr. Karl Wilhelm Huesgen MD
Emergency Physician
1000 Monroe Ave Nw Grand Rapids MI, 49503About
Dr. Karl Huesgen practices Emergency Medicine in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Huesgen 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. Huesgen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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