Dr. Steve S Um M.D.
Emergency Physician
105 Nason Dr Roaring Spring PA, 16673About
Dr. Steve Um practices Emergency Medicine in Roaring Spring, PA. Dr. Um 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. Um examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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