
Dr. Lonnie R. Schwirtlich, MD
Emergency Physician
4141 S Staples Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Lonnie Schwirtlich practices Emergency Medicine in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Schwirtlich 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. Schwirtlich examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine MD 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- American College of Emergency Physicians, Texas; Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Emergency Physicians, National Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers, Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Centers
What do you attribute your success to?
- Enjoys what he does, frequent vacations and exercise.
Hobbies / Sports
- Rancher
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Emergency Medicine
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- Dr. Jason A Shanker D.O.2606 Hospital Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78405
- Annie Quysner2606 HOSPITAL BLVD FL 3 CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78405
- Dr. Harold Terry Elder M.D.5257 Greenbriar Dr Corpus Christi TX 78413
- Dr. Amalia Tinoco M.D., FACEP5950 Saratoga Corpus Christi TX 78414
- Dr. Ke Tom Xu MD2606 Hospital Blvd Corpus Christi TX 78405
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7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78412DRISCOLL CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
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