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Dr. Wael Azer, DO
Emergency Physician
703 MAIN ST PATERSON NJ, 07503About
Dr. Wael Azer practices Emergency Medicine in Leesburg, GA. Dr. Azer 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. Azer examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Bachelor Degree 0
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine medical degree 0
Board Certification
emergency medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, and the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Fellowships
- St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Wael Azer, who serves patients throughout the State of Albany.
A competent emergency physician, Dr. Azer sees patients at the Emergency Center of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a part of the Phoebe Putney Health System. He is also an attending physician at Vita-Fuse. He has a special interest in renal function and its effect on overall health. He has expertise in renal pathophysiology and has worked previously with patients suffering from various forms of renal disease.
Phoebe Putney Health System is a not-for-profit network of more than 4,500 physicians, nurses, professional staff, and volunteers. They deliver compassionate, high quality healthcare to more than 500,000 residents in the 41-county region. They are dedicated to providing a better way to health and wellness for the entire community. They are a recognized leader in specialties including cardiovascular medicine, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s health; and they offer patients the most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic treatments available.
Vita-Fuse provides doctor-supervised IV therapy to help patients look and feel their best and make sure they are performing at the top of their game. Their motivation is to help people get the most out of life. Their unique infusions blend all the right vitamins and nutrients for any given situation, whether it is a medical need, a big event or lifestyle change.
Born and raised in Luxor, Egypt, Dr. Azer moved with his family to New Jersey after completing rigorous scientific and medical training in Egypt. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury. He then went on to complete his residency (Chief Resident) and fellowship at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM). The AOBEM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of acutely ill patients with advanced cardiac life support, trauma, and the management of other life-threatening medical issues (emergency physicians).
In good standing with a number of professional organizations, Dr. Azer is an active member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association, and the New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.
On a more personal note, Dr. Azer is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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