Dr. John Jerstad MD
Emergency Physician
4500 W 69th St Sioux Falls SD, 57108About
Dr. John Jerstad practices Emergency Medicine in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Jerstad 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. Jerstad examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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