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Dr. Donald Rucker MD

Emergency Physician

51 N 39th St Philadelphia PA, 19104
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Dr. Donald Rucker practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rucker 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. Rucker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1981

Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1981

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1981

Board Certification

Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • General Care, Emergency Care, Health Informatics And More

Dr. Donald Rucker MD's Practice location

Practice At 51 N 39th St

51 N 39th St -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-662-8244, 215-662-6963

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