Dr. Adam John Blescia MD
Emergency Physician
620 Howard Ave Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Adam Blescia practices Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA. Dr. Blescia 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. Blescia examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2003
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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