Dr. Robert A Ast MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
2520 Cherry Ave Bremerton WA, 98310About
Dr. Robert Ast practices Emergency Medicine in Bremerton, WA. Dr. Ast 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. Ast examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1999
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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