Dr. Matthew Kurlan D.O.
Emergency Physician
2626 El Camino Real Suite B Carlsbad CA, 92008About
Dr. Matthew Kurlan practices Emergency Medicine in Carlsbad, CA. Dr. Kurlan 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. Kurlan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine 1990
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