Dr. Katherine K Swank MD
Emergency Physician
1115 Central Avenue Se Pmg Emergency Medici Albuquerque NM, 87106About
Dr. Katherine Swank practices Emergency Medicine in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Swank 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. Swank 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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