
Dr. Douglas D Stern DO
Emergency Physician
620 Howard Ave Altoona Regional Hea Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Douglas Stern practices Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA. Dr. Stern 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. Stern examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1996
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Dr. Douglas D Stern DO's Practice location
Practice At 620 Howard Ave Altoona Regional Health System Dept Of Emergency Med
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