Dr. Richard Henry Altamura M.D.
Emergency Physician
175 Madison Ave Mount Holly NJ, 08060About
Dr. Richard Altamura practices Emergency Medicine in Mount Holly, NJ. Dr. Altamura 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. Altamura examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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