Mitchell West DO
Emergency Physician
2 Hot Metal St Quatum 1 Pittsburgh PA, 15203About
Dr. Mitchell West practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. West 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. West examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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