Dr. Charles Brandon Close D.O.
Emergency Physician
2606 HOSPITAL BLVD CORPUS CHRISTI TX, 78405About
Dr. Charles Close practices Emergency Medicine in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Dr. Close 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. Close examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine 2012
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