Dr. Ward B. Flad MD
Emergency Physician
901 Nevin Ave Richmond CA, 94801About
Dr. Ward Flad practices Emergency Medicine in Richmond, CA. Dr. Flad 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. Flad examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1976
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