Dr. Alison L. Abiri MD
Emergency Physician
4800 Friendship Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Alison Abiri practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Abiri 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. Abiri examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Boston University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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