Dr. Jung-Taek Yoon, MD

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Jung-Taek Yoon, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A top professional in the field of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Yoon is affiliated with DMS-Envision in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Back in 2004, he graduated with his medical degree from the SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed his residency in New York City, Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Morningside-West Emergency Medicine Residency in 2007.

Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in emergency medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM).The ABEM is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

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