Dr. Joseph P Monastero MD
Emergency Physician
305 Sand Myrtle Trl Destin FL, 32541About
Dr. Joseph Monastero practices Emergency Medicine in Destin, FL. Dr. Monastero 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. Monastero 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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