Dr. Dana Nighswonger D.O.
Emergency Physician
1501 San Pedro Dr Se Dept 110 Emergency M Albuquerque NM, 87108About
Dr. Dana Nighswonger practices Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Nighswonger 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. Nighswonger examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Ok State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Tulsa, Ok 1988
Oklahoma State University / College of Osteopathic Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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