Anthony J Medak MD
Emergency Physician
9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Anthony Medak practices Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Medak 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. Medak examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA Medical Degree
Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, CA Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Associate Physician Medical Degree
Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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