Dr. Melissa Swenson M.D.
Emergency Physician
1717 S J St Emergency Department Tacoma WA, 98405Rating
3/5
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Dr. Melissa Swenson practices Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Swenson 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. Swenson 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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