Dr. Amy Schiffman MD
Emergency Physician
20251 Century Blvd Suite 130 Germantown MD, 20874About
Dr. Amy Schiffman practices Emergency Medicine in Germantown, MD. Dr. Schiffman 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. Schiffman 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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