Dr. Cori Mcclure Poffenberger M.D.
Emergency Physician
1000 W Carson St Box 21 Torrance CA, 90502About
Dr. Cori Poffenberger practices Emergency Medicine in Torrance, CA. Dr. Poffenberger 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. Poffenberger examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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