Dr. Joel Figatner M.D.
Emergency Physician
40232 Junction Drive Oakhurst CA, 93644About
Dr. Joel Figatner practices Emergency Medicine in Oakhurst, CA. Dr. Figatner 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. Figatner examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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