Mrs. Leila Payrow Getto M.D.
Emergency Physician
4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 2a00, C/O Acad Newark DE, 19718About
Dr. Leila Getto practices Emergency Medicine in Newark, DE. Dr. Getto 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. Getto examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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