Dr. Patrick K. Okamura M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
79-1019 Haukapila St Kealakekua HI, 96750About
Dr. Patrick Okamura practices Emergency Medicine in Kealakekua, HI. Dr. Okamura 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. Okamura examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1971
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