Dr. James Hoffman D.O.
Emergency Physician
320 E North Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. James Hoffman practices Emergency Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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