Dr. Joseph Witkin MD
Emergency Physician
5555 Grossmont Center Drive La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. Joseph Witkin practices Emergency Medicine in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Witkin 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. Witkin examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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