Karen B Van hoesen MD
Emergency Physician
9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Karen Van hoesen practices Emergency Medicine in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Van hoesen 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. Van hoesen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Duke University, School of Medicine, Durham, NC Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Director, Diving Medicine Medical Degree
Co-Director, San Diego Center of Excellence in Diving Medical Degree
Professor of Emergency Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Preventative MedicineAmerican Board of Preventative MedicineABPM- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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