Dr. Anthony James Pfeiffer M.D.
Emergency Physician
230 Mckee Pl Suite 500 Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Anthony Pfeiffer practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pfeiffer 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. Pfeiffer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 2012
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