
John P Taras M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA, 92120About
Dr. John Taras practices Emergency Medicine in SAN DIEGO, CA. Dr. Taras 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. Taras examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123