Dr. Chris Dewar MD
Emergency Physician
6655 Alvarado Rd San Diego CA, 92109Practice Philosophy
Functional Medicine
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Dr. Chris Dewar practices Emergency Medicine in San Diego, CA. Dr. Dewar 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. Dewar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- 2011
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