
Dr. Charles Barbera M.D.
Emergency Physician
6th Ave And Spruce Street Reading PA, 19611About
Dr. Charles Barbera practices Emergency Medicine in Reading, PA. Dr. Barbera 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. Barbera examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1993
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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- Neil GulatiSixth And Spruce Street Reading PA 19611
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