Dr. Alan H Shapiro D.O.
Emergency Physician
1000 BOWER HILL RD PITTSBURGH PA, 15243About
Dr. Alan Shapiro practices Emergency Medicine in Johnstown, PA. Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Med 2006
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 2006
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