Kristen Pena D.O.
Emergency Physician
703 MAIN ST PATERSON NJ, 07503About
Dr. Kristen Pena practices Emergency Medicine in PATERSON, NJ. Dr. Pena 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. Pena examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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