Dr. Laura Frank M.D.
Emergency Physician
6th Ave & Spruce St Reading PA, 19611About
Dr. Laura Frank practices Emergency Medicine in Reading, PA. Dr. Frank 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. Frank examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1999
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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