Dr. Carmen E Ruiz valcarcel MD
Emergency Physician
University District Hospital San Juan PR, 00922About
Dr. Carmen Ruiz valcarcel practices Emergency Medicine in San Juan, PR. Dr. Ruiz valcarcel 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. Ruiz valcarcel 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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