Dr. Glenn Baker Charlton M.D.
Emergency Physician
2962 E STATE ST HERMITAGE PA, 16148About
Dr. Glenn Charlton practices Emergency Medicine in HERMITAGE, PA. Dr. Charlton 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. Charlton examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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