Matthew Justin Merritt
Emergency Physician
801 Ostrum St Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. Matthew Merritt practices Emergency Medicine in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Med
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