Dr. Michael David Fratkin MD
Emergency Physician
2280 Harrison Ave Suite B Eureka CA, 95501About
Dr. Michael Fratkin practices Emergency Medicine in Eureka, CA. Dr. Fratkin 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. Fratkin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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