Dr. Alfred Pirro MD
Hospitalist
288 S RIDGECREST AVE RUTHERFORDTON NC, 28139About
Dr. Alfred Pirro is a hospitalist practicing in Elkton, MD. Dr. Pirro specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Pirro manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Pirro works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med 1987
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