
Dr. Paul Tafone M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
100 Kenyon Ave Wakefield RI, 02879About
Dr. Paul Tafone practices Emergency Medicine in Wakefield, RI. Dr. Tafone 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. Tafone examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St. George's University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Paul Tafone M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 100 Kenyon Ave
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