Dr. David D Wirtz MD
Emergency Physician
134 Homer Ave Cortland NY, 13045About
Dr. David Wirtz practices Emergency Medicine in Cortland, NY. Dr. Wirtz 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. Wirtz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 2000
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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