Dr. John Clarke Hankey MD
Emergency Physician
4800 Friendship Ave Emerg Med Western Pe Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. John Hankey practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Hankey 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. Hankey 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 1978
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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