Dr. Alison Pretti M.D.
Emergency Physician
1104 Lake Vis Palm Desert CA, 92260About
Dr. Alison Pretti practices Emergency Medicine in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Pretti 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. Pretti examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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