Dr. Christopher J Andershock MD
Emergency Physician
6019 Walnut Grove Rd Memphis TN, 38120About
Dr. Christopher Andershock practices Emergency Medicine in Memphis, TN. Dr. Andershock 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. Andershock examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1994
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1994
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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