Dr. Patrick Whaley Zimmerman M.D.
Emergency Physician
501 Howard Ave Suite F2 Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Patrick Zimmerman practices Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA. Dr. Zimmerman 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. Zimmerman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2010
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