Dr. Kevin Buford, MD
Emergency Physician | Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
3400 Spruce Street Ground Floor Silvers Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Kevin Buford practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Buford 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. Buford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 2006
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM- Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
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