Dr. Michael Rasmussen MD
Emergency Physician
12505 FAIRWAY RD LEAWOOD KS, 66209About
Dr. Michael Rasmussen practices Emergency Medicine in Olathe, KS. Dr. Rasmussen 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. Rasmussen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1973
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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