Philip Capriotti
Emergency Physician
55 Spring St Scarborough ME, 04074About
Dr. Philip Capriotti practices Emergency Medicine in Scarborough, ME. Dr. Capriotti 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. Capriotti examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1970
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