Dr. Alexander L Sommers MD
Emergency Physician
333 Pine Ridge Blvd Wausau WI, 54401About
Dr. Alexander Sommers practices Emergency Medicine in Wausau, WI. Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1999
Medical College of Wisconsin 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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