Dr. James J Rifino DO
Emergency Physician
60 HOSPITAL RD LEOMINSTER MA, 01453About
Dr. James Rifino practices Emergency Medicine in Worcester, MA. Dr. Rifino 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. Rifino examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine DO 1998
KS UNIV OF MED & BIOSCI COLL OF OSTEO MED 1998
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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