Dr. Victor Anthony Maalouf D.O.
Emergency Physician
435 H St Chula Vista CA, 91910About
Dr. Victor Maalouf practices Emergency Medicine in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Maalouf 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. Maalouf examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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