Dr. Rhys Dapar, MD, FACEP
Emergency Physician
2425 Samaritan Drive San Jose CA, 95124About
Dr. Rhys Dapar practices Emergency Medicine in San Jose, CA. Dr. Dapar 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. Dapar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1990
University of California 1990
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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What are the education requirements for an undersea and hyperbaric medicine physician?
There are several career pathways to Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine such as Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Family Practice. Ideally, you would go through fellowship training in Hyperbaric Medicine after you finish residency. There are available courses for physicians in Undersea Diving Medicine. I would recommend that you visit the website for Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society: UHMS.ORG READ MORE
If a marine life worker is injured how is it handled?
Professional diving is well recognized for its potential for accident and injury. Professional divers and their employers carry very expensive insurance plans. As part of their dive planning, professional divers should have a medical, rescue, and evacuation plan in place for their operations. Larger commercial diving operations will have a diving medical official and access to a hyperbaric chamber on site. READ MORE
Why would one side of my body feel tired suddenly?
One sided weakness is concerning for a possible stroke and you should go directly to an Emergency Department as soon as possible. READ MORE
Is strep throat a reason for an emergency visit?
Strep throat is usually not an emergency medical condition and may be managed easily in your doctor's office or Urgent Care Clinic. Throat infections may be serious, and in need of emergency care, if there are concerns for airway obstruction, inability to handle secretions (drooling), or ill appearance suggesting an overwhelming infection. READ MORE
My son's pituitary glands are malfunctioning?
The pituitary gland is responsible for the production and regulation of several important hormones. The effect on the body depends upon the nature of the pituitary gland problem. The next step is follow up with an Endocrine Specialist. READ MORE
What is the first aid treatment for a heart attack?
First aid treatment for heart attack is call 911 or go immediately to your closest emergency department. EMS personnel may administer aspirin and nitroglycerin in appropriate conditions, but most importantly transport you to a cardiac receiving hospital. READ MORE
What is emergency treatment for a heart attack?
Most effective emergency treatment for heart attack is re-opening of the clogged coronary artery of your heart. The most effective way of accomplishing this is by a cardiac catheterization lab procedure performed by a Cardiologist called "percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty" or PTCA. Some hospitals do not have cardiac catheterization facilities or specialists and may treat heart attacks with clot-dissolving medications also known as thrombolytic agents. Some of the most commonly used thrombolytic agents are tissue plasminogen activators: t-PA, tenecteplase, retevase, or alteplase. READ MORE
Does marine life affect your work?
Diving injuries, marine envenomations, marine environmental injuries, near drowning injuries, and marine life toxins are part of an Emergency Medicine Physician's training. READ MORE
Can you go to an urgent care for a UTI?
In general, an urgent care clinic can manage a simple urinary tract infection. However, it is uncommon for a teenaged male to have a UTI and may benefit from further evaluation in an emergency department. READ MORE
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