Dr. Michael David Polifka M.D.
Emergency Physician
71 Hospital Ave North Adams MA, 01247About
Dr. Michael Polifka practices Emergency Medicine in North Adams, MA. Dr. Polifka 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. Polifka examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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University of Vermont College of Medicine 1978
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