Dr. Mark R Casanta M.D.
Emergency Physician
2323 9th Ave N Saint Petersburg FL, 33713About
Dr. Mark Casanta practices Emergency Medicine in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Casanta 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. Casanta examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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