Directory of top Emergency Medicine Physicians (Medical Toxicology) in Fresno, California, USA
Taxonomy Code 207PT0002X
The directory of Emergency Medicine Physicians (Medical Toxicology) in Fresno, California was last updated 6/30/2024
Emergency Medicine Physicians (Medical Toxicology)
Taxonomy Code 207PT0002X
Classification: Emergency Medicine
Description
Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.
Notes
Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: added definition, added source; 7/1/2011: modified source]
Additional Resources: American Board of Emergency Medicine, 2007.
http://www.abem.org/public/.
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification
Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine.