Dr. Joseph Frank Messina DO
Hospitalist
606 Black River Rd Georgetown SC, 29440About
Dr. Joseph Messina is a hospitalist practicing in Georgetown, SC. Dr. Messina specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Messina manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Messina works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 2000
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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