Christopher Mierek M.D.
Emergency Physician
9040 FITZSIMMONS DR TACOMA WA, 98431About
Dr. Christopher Mierek practices Emergency Medicine in TACOMA, WA. Dr. Mierek 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. Mierek examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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