Dr. Lawrence S. Masket MD
Emergency Physician
101 Coquito Way Portola Valley CA, 94028About
Dr. Lawrence Masket practices Emergency Medicine in Portola Valley, CA. Dr. Masket 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. Masket examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1975
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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