Dr. James R Wickerath M.D.
Emergency Physician
603 S Chestnut St Ellensburg WA, 98926About
Dr. James Wickerath practices Emergency Medicine in Ellensburg, WA. Dr. Wickerath 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. Wickerath examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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