Dr. Barbara King MD
Emergency Physician
1400 Locust St Ed Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh PA, 15219About
Dr. Barbara King practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. King 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. King examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1981
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1981
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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