
Dr. James Tan MD
Emergency Physician
180 Parkwood Dr Elkin NC, 28621About
Dr. James Tan practices Emergency Medicine in Elkin, NC. Dr. Tan 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. Tan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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