Dr. James E. De la torre MD
Emergency Physician
9400 Rosecrans Ave Bellflower CA, 90706About
Dr. James De la torre practices Emergency Medicine in Bellflower, CA. Dr. De la torre 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. De la torre examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School 2004
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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