Dr. Joseph Ryan Michalsen DO
Emergency Physician
1000 Oakland Dr Kalamazoo MI, 49008About
Dr. Joseph Michalsen practices Emergency Medicine in Kalamazoo, MI. Dr. Michalsen 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. Michalsen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2011
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