Dr. Karen Betty Tom M.D.
Emergency Physician
9575 Ethan Wade Way Se Snoqualmie WA, 98065About
Dr. Karen Tom practices Emergency Medicine in Snoqualmie, WA. Dr. Tom 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. Tom examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1975
Texas A&M University, TX 1975
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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