Leah Marie Rivard MD
Emergency Physician
801 OSTRUM ST STE 1 BETHLEHEM PA, 18015About
Dr. Leah Rivard practices Emergency Medicine in BETHLEHEM, PA. Dr. Rivard 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. Rivard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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