Dr. Kathy Alston
Emergency Physician
1220 12TH ST SE WASHINGTON DC, 20003About
Dr. Kathy Alston practices Emergency Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Alston 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. Alston examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Howard University Medical School MD
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