Leah Ista MD
Emergency Physician
1200 S COLUMBIA RD - ALTRU HOSPITAL GRAND FORKS ND, 58201About
Dr. Leah Ista practices Emergency Medicine in GRAND FORKS, ND. Dr. Ista 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. Ista examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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