Dr. Bruce S Ushkow M.D.
Emergency Physician
2215 Burdett Ave Emergency Department Troy NY, 12180About
Dr. Bruce Ushkow practices Emergency Medicine in Troy, NY. Dr. Ushkow 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. Ushkow examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 1990
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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