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Dr. Laura Brookfield MD
Emergency Physician
2 Hot Metal St Ermi Quantum One Pittsburgh PA, 15203About
Dr. Laura Brookfield practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Brookfield 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. Brookfield examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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- Dr. Kip Dean Jenifer MD565 Coal Valley Rd Pittsburgh PA 15236
- Dr. Matthew Brian Rivenburgh M.D.230 Mckee Pl Pittsburgh PA 15213
- Dr. Josef Turner M.D.320 E North Ave Pittsburgh PA 15212
- Dr. Suzanne Atkinson MD2 Hot Metal St Pittsburgh PA 15203
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