Dr. Richard Thames DO
Emergency Physician
81 Hillcrest Dr Punxsutawney PA, 15767About
Dr. Richard Thames practices Emergency Medicine in Punxsutawney, PA. Dr. Thames 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. Thames examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1971
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1971
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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