Dr. Craig B Schacher M.D.
Emergency Physician
Noble Hospital Emerg. Dept 115 W Silver Street Westfield MA, 01085About
Dr. Craig Schacher practices Emergency Medicine in Westfield, MA. Dr. Schacher 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. Schacher examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Alberta, Fac of Med, Edmonton, Alb, Canada 1994
University Of Alberta Faculty Of Med and Dentistry Edmonton Ab Canada 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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