Dr. Alexander Michael Wittry MD
Emergency Physician
1200 PLEASANT ST DES MOINES IA, 50309About
Dr. Alexander Wittry practices Emergency Medicine in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Wittry 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. Wittry examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2011
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