Dr. Loretta A Opila MD
Emergency Physician
1086 Franklin St Conemaugh Emergency Johnstown PA, 15905About
Dr. Loretta Opila practices Emergency Medicine in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Opila 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. Opila examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Central Del Este (Uce)- Esc De Med- San Pedro De MacOris 1982
Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Facultad de Medicina 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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