Dr. Michelle D. Leon MD
Emergency Physician
540 Litchfield St Torrington CT, 06790About
Dr. Michelle Leon practices Emergency Medicine in Torrington, CT. Dr. Leon 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. Leon examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1982
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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