Dr. Nicolau Dacosta MD
Emergency Physician
503 North 21st Street Camp Hill PA, 17011About
Dr. Nicolau Dacosta practices Emergency Medicine in Camp Hill, PA. Dr. Dacosta 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. Dacosta examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Fac De Med De Petropolis, Petropolis, Rj, Brazil MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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