Dr. Christopher Scott Kang M.D.
Emergency Physician
9040 JACKSON AVENUE TACOMA WA, 98431About
Dr. Christopher Kang practices Emergency Medicine in TACOMA, WA. Dr. Kang 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. Kang 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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