Dr. Christopher Patrick Johnson M.D.
Emergency Physician
Duke University Medical Center 2301 Erwin Rd Duke North Suite 260 Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Christopher Johnson practices Emergency Medicine in Durham, NC. Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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