Dr. Charles L Swisher M.D.
Emergency Physician
880 Sr 6w Tunkhannock PA, 18657About
Dr. Charles Swisher practices Emergency Medicine in Tunkhannock, PA. Dr. Swisher 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. Swisher examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1968
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1968
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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