David Edwards
Emergency Physician
GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER 100 NORTH ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE PA, 17822About
Dr. David Edwards practices Emergency Medicine in DANVILLE, PA. Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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