Anthony Young
Emergency Physician
620 HOWARD AVE ALTOONA PA, 16601About
Dr. Anthony Young practices Emergency Medicine in ALTOONA, PA. Dr. Young 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. Young examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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