Dr. Theresa M Fonash M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
420 S Jackson St Pottsville PA, 17901About
Dr. Theresa Fonash practices Emergency Medicine in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Fonash 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. Fonash examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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