Dr. Scott Hendry Pfitzer M.D.
Emergency Physician
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Scott Pfitzer practices Emergency Medicine in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Pfitzer 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. Pfitzer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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