Dr. Robert Anthony Bassett DO
Emergency Physician
5501 OLD YORK RD PHILADELPHIA PA, 19141About
Dr. Robert Bassett practices Emergency Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Bassett 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. Bassett examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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