Dr. Joseph A Pocreva MD
Emergency Physician
2016 S Alabama Ave Monroeville AL, 36460About
Dr. Joseph Pocreva practices Emergency Medicine in Monroeville, AL. Dr. Pocreva 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. Pocreva examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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