Dr. Christopher Burke MD
Emergency Physician
2211 Ne 139th St Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver WA, 98686About
Dr. Christopher Burke practices Emergency Medicine in Vancouver, WA. Dr. Burke 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. Burke examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Sydney 2008
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