Dr. Herbert Nutt Schiffer DO
Emergency Physician
140 NUTT ROAD PHOENIXVILLE PA, 19460About
Dr. Herbert Schiffer practices Emergency Medicine in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Schiffer 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. Schiffer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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