Dr. Edward M Silverman DO
Emergency Physician
215 N 12th St Reading PA, 19604About
Dr. Edward Silverman practices Emergency Medicine in Reading, PA. Dr. Silverman 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. Silverman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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