Dr. Rex Villanueva D.O.
Emergency Physician
801 Ostrum St Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. Rex Villanueva practices Emergency Medicine in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Villanueva 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. Villanueva examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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