Dr. Katherine L Austin MD
Emergency Physician
One Hospital Dr Columbia MO, 65212About
Dr. Katherine Austin practices Emergency Medicine in Columbia, MO. Dr. Austin 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. Austin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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