
Dr. Maurice E. Defina MD
Emergency Physician
540 Litchfield St Torrington CT, 06790About
Dr. Maurice Defina practices Emergency Medicine in Torrington, CT. Dr. Defina 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. Defina examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Practice At 540 Litchfield St
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