Dr. James P Desantis D.O.
Emergency Physician
809 Turnpike Ave Clearfield PA, 16830About
Dr. James Desantis practices Emergency Medicine in Clearfield, PA. Dr. Desantis 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. Desantis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1977
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