
Dr. Maura E. Sammon MD
Emergency Physician
501 S 54th St Philadelphia PA, 19143About
Dr. Maura Sammon practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sammon 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. Sammon examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1999
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