Dr. Robert R Whipkey M.D.
Emergency Physician
532 W Pittsburgh St Greensburg PA, 15601About
Dr. Robert Whipkey practices Emergency Medicine in Greensburg, PA. Dr. Whipkey 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. Whipkey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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