Dr. Heemun Kwok M.D.
Emergency Physician
325 9th Ave Seattle WA, 98104About
Dr. Heemun Kwok practices Emergency Medicine in Seattle, WA. Dr. Kwok 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. Kwok examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
University of California 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Fellowships
- UCLA Medical Center-Harbor
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