Dr. Lisa Flaherty D.O
Emergency Physician | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
57 Prospect St Nantucket MA, 02554About
Dr. Lisa Flaherty practices Emergency Medicine in Nantucket, MA. Dr. Flaherty 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. Flaherty examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Margot Hartmann MD, PHD57 Prospect St Nantucket MA 02554
- Dr. Wendell Clyde Jones MD6a Pine Tree Rd Nantucket MA 02554