Dr. Heather Barrett Huffman-dracht MD
Emergency Physician
1000 W Carson St Torrance CA, 90502About
Dr. Heather Huffman-dracht practices Emergency Medicine in Torrance, CA. Dr. Huffman-dracht 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. Huffman-dracht examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of California 2004
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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