Dr. Merry M Alto MD
Emergency Physician
12606 E Mission Ave Spokane WA, 99216About
Dr. Merry Alto practices Emergency Medicine in Spokane, WA. Dr. Alto 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. Alto examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1990
University of Washington School of Medicine 1990
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