Dr. Karla Isabel Lacayo M.D.
Emergency Physician
1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington VA, 22205About
Dr. Karla Lacayo practices Emergency Medicine in Arlington, VA. Dr. Lacayo 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. Lacayo 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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