Dr. Robert Michael Barnwell MD, MHS
Emergency Physician
9040 Fitzsimmons Dr Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Robert Barnwell practices Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Barnwell 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. Barnwell examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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