Dr. Christopher John Karns D.O.
Emergency Physician
232 W 25TH ST ERIE PA, 16544About
Dr. Christopher Karns practices Emergency Medicine in Erie, PA. Dr. Karns 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. Karns examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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