Dr. Katharine A Altieri M.D.
Emergency Physician
5301 E Grant Rd Tmc-Emcare Inc Emerg Tucson AZ, 85712About
Dr. Katharine Altieri practices Emergency Medicine in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Altieri 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. Altieri examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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