Assad Alam
Emergency Physician
1001 S GEORGE ST YORK PA, 17403About
Dr. Assad Alam practices Emergency Medicine in YORK, PA. Dr. Alam 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. Alam examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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