
Dr. Ritu Kumar MD
Emergency Physician
1200 S CEDAR CREST BLVD ALLENTOWN PA, 18103About
Dr. Ritu Kumar practices Emergency Medicine in ALLENTOWN, PA. Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar 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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- Dr. Gavin Barr MD1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown PA 18103
- Dr. Harvey 1 Castro M.D.801 Ostrum St Bethlehem PA 18015
- Dr. Charles Bendas M.D.801 Ostrum St Bethlehem PA 18015
- Dr. Sarah K Finnerty M.D.1517 FOX LN BREINIGSVILLE PA 18031
- Dr. William Sotack D.O.801 OSTRUM ST BETHLEHEM PA 18015
Nearest Hospitals
SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER AT COORDINATED HEALTHl
1503 CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD ALLENTOWN PA 18104