Dr. Kim Donaldson, MD
Emergency Physician
5511 Holly Ave Harvey Cedars NJ, 08008About
Dr. Kim Donaldson practices Emergency Medicine in Phillipsburg, NJ. Dr. Donaldson 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. Donaldson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1999
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine
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Internships
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Kim Donaldson, who serves patients in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Dr. Donaldson is a board-certified emergency physician affiliated with Hackettstown Medical Center. It has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey.
A 1999 graduate of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Donaldson went on to perform her internship at the said establishment. She then furthered her training with a residency at Cooper University Hospital.
As a testament to her success, the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.
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