
Dr. Paul Kivela MD
Emergency Physician
1000 Trancas Street Napa CA, 94558About
Dr. Paul Kivela practices Emergency Medicine in Napa, CA. Dr. Kivela 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. Kivela examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1990
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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