Dr. Erica Mckernan MD
Emergency Physician
3401 N BROAD ST PHILADELPHIA PA, 19140About
Dr. Erica Mckernan practices Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Mckernan 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. Mckernan examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Temple University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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