Dr. David S Patchefsky MD
Emergency Physician
100 West Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood PA, 19096About
Dr. David Patchefsky practices Emergency Medicine in Wynnewood, PA. Dr. Patchefsky 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. Patchefsky 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 1997
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1997
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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