
Dr. Edith Del mar Behr M.D.
Surgeon
1590 Medical Dr Pottstown PA, 19464About
Dr. Edith Behr is a general surgeon practicing in Pottstown, PA. Dr. Behr specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Behr provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia Pa 1985
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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1600 EAST HIGH STREET AND ARMAND HAMMER BLVD POTTSTOWN PA 19464PHOENIXVILLE HOSPITALl
140 NUTT ROAD PHOENIXVILLE PA 19460PHYSICIAN'S CARE SURGICAL HOSPITALl
454 ENTERPRISE DRIVE ROYERSFORD PA 19468