Dr. Leon Salem MD
Emergency Physician
4733 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Leon Salem practices Emergency Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Salem 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. Salem examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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