
Dr. Brian L. Gretta M.D.
Emergency Physician
63 Merganser Cove Rd Orrs Island ME, 04066About
Dr. Brian Gretta practices Emergency Medicine in Lawrence, MA. Dr. Gretta 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. Gretta examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 1 General St Andrea Sullivan-Director Of Managed Care Dept.
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