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Dr. Joel David Sommers MD

Emergency Physician

100 E Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia PA, 19125

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Dr. Joel Sommers practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sommers 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. Sommers examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Joel David Sommers MD's Practice location

Practice At 100 E Lehigh Avenue

100 E Lehigh Avenue -
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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New patients: 215-707-1656
Fax: 215-707-0805

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