Dr. Andrew Sclar M.D.
Emergency Physician
25 Highland Ave Newburyport MA, 01950About
Dr. Andrew Sclar practices Emergency Medicine in Newburyport, MA. Dr. Sclar 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. Sclar examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1997
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1977
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