Dr. Michael A. Scicchitano D.O.
Emergency Physician
1600 Hospital Road Shamokin Area Commun Coal Township PA, 17866About
Dr. Michael Scicchitano practices Emergency Medicine in Coal Township, PA. Dr. Scicchitano 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. Scicchitano examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1991
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