Dr. Joeann K Leong M.D.
Emergency Physician
8670 West Cheyenne Avenue Suite 120 Las Vegas NV, 89129About
Dr. Joeann Leong practices Emergency Medicine in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Leong 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. Leong 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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