Dr. James Kieffer Mcdonnel M.D.
Emergency Physician
345 S Halcyon Rd Arroyo Grande CA, 93420About
Dr. James Mcdonnel practices Emergency Medicine in Arroyo Grande, CA. Dr. Mcdonnel 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. Mcdonnel examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1983
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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