Dr. Siri Desilva MD
Emergency Physician
2 Hot Metal St Ermi Quantum One Pittsburgh PA, 15203About
Dr. Siri Desilva practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Desilva 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. Desilva examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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