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Dr. James Michael Ertel MD

Anesthesiologist

837 Lovingston Dr Pittsburgh PA, 15216

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Dr. James Ertel is an anesthesiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Ertel ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Ertel also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1987

University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1987

Board Certification

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 30 years of experience

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837 Lovingston Dr -
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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