Dr. Robert A Portz MD
Emergency Physician
18947 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY UNIT 210 REHOBOTH BEACH DE, 19971About
Dr. Robert Portz practices Emergency Medicine in Lewes, DE. Dr. Portz 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. Portz examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1987
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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