
Dr. Thomas Joseph Kafka MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
Regional Medical Center 709 West Main St. Manchester IA, 52057About
Dr. Thomas Kafka practices Emergency Medicine in Manchester, IA. Dr. Kafka 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. Kafka examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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- Dr. Victor Salas M.D.709 W MAIN ST MANCHESTER IA 52057
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