Dr. Matthew J Risken MD
Emergency Physician
1455 Saint Francis Ave Shakopee MN, 55379About
Dr. Matthew Risken practices Emergency Medicine in Shakopee, MN. Dr. Risken 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. Risken examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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