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Courtney Elizabeth Merkwan
Emergency Physician
702 Lewis St Vermillion SD, 57069About
Dr. Courtney Merkwan practices Emergency Medicine in YANKTON, SD. Dr. Merkwan 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. Merkwan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Gaither D Bynum M.D.20 S Plum St Vermillion SD 57069
- Dr. Roy L Mortinsen M.D.20 S Plum St Vermillion SD 57069
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2601 FOX RUN PARKWAY YANKTON SD 57078SANFORD VERMILLION HOSPITALl
20 SOUTH PLUM STREET VERMILLION SD 57069