Dr. Peter J Healy DO
Emergency Physician
1000 N 16th St New Castle IN, 47362About
Dr. Peter Healy practices Emergency Medicine in New Castle, IN. Dr. Healy 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. Healy 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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