Mr. Christopher Velasquez DO
Emergency Physician
2501 CAPEHART RD OFFUTT AFB NE, 68113About
Dr. Christopher Velasquez practices Emergency Medicine in OFFUTT AFB, NE. Dr. Velasquez 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. Velasquez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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