Dr. Steven Makoto Kodama MD
Emergency Physician
1717 S J St Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Steven Kodama practices Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Kodama 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. Kodama examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1999
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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