
Dr. Francis A Cortez DO
Emergency Physician
1141 N MONROE DR XENIA OH, 45385About
Dr. Francis Cortez practices Emergency Medicine in XENIA, OH. Dr. Cortez 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. Cortez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 1997
Provider Details
Dr. Francis A Cortez DO's Practice location
Practice At 3535 Southern Blvd
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3535 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD KETTERING OH 45429