Dr. Todd Matthew Alter M.D.
Emergency Physician
3401 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Todd Alter practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Alter 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. Alter 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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