Dr. Emily Elizabeth Luerssen M.D.
Emergency Physician
9040 Fitzsimmons Drive Madigan Army Medical Tacoma WA, 98431About
Dr. Emily Luerssen practices Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Luerssen 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. Luerssen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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