Dr. Christopher Contino MD
Emergency Physician
Nsuh-Dept Of Emergency Medicine 300 Community Drive Manhasset NY, 11030About
Dr. Christopher Contino practices Emergency Medicine in Manhasset, NY. Dr. Contino 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. Contino examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1990
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
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