Dr. Joan Michele Mavrinac MD
Emergency Physician
4800 Friendship Ave Emerg Med Western Pe Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Joan Mavrinac practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Mavrinac 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. Mavrinac examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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