
Dr. Christopher R Pruitt M.D.
Emergency Physician
22 Bramhall St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Christopher Pruitt practices Emergency Medicine in Portland, ME. Dr. Pruitt 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. Pruitt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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