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Dr. Richard J Teitell M.D.
Emergency Physician
59 Sanford St Fairfield CT, 06824About
Dr. Richard Teitell practices Emergency Medicine in Fairfield, CT. Dr. Teitell 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. Teitell examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Steven M Heffer M.D.201 WHITES HILL LN FAIRFIELD CT 06824
- Dr. Valerie A. I'anson M.D.1055 POST RD FAIRFIELD CT 06824
- Dr. John Scott Bomann D.O.1235 Mine Hill Rd Fairfield CT 06824
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