Dr. Betzaida Gonzalez M.D.
Emergency Physician
Mayaguez PR, 00682About
Dr. Betzaida Gonzalez practices Emergency Medicine in Mayaguez, PR. Dr. Gonzalez 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. Gonzalez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Emergency Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work and many blessings along the way.
Hobbies / Sports
- Missionary work, B & R Emergency, Teaching
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Emergency Medicine
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Luis Angel Rivera M.D.2003 Calle Condor Mayaguez PR 00682