Dr. Lauren Porter DO
Emergency Physician
2545 Schoenersville Rd Bethlehem PA, 18017About
Dr. Lauren Porter practices Emergency Medicine in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Porter 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. Porter examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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