Emergency Medicine Specialist
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Symphony Medical
Multi Speciality Medical Practice located in Dobbs Ferry, NY & Yonkers, NY
If you or a loved one has a medical emergency, you can trust Symphony Medical to provide superior care. At its Andrus office in Yonkers, New York, the highly trained emergency medicine team offers same-day and walk-in visits to get you the exceptional care you need right when you need it. Call the office to learn more, book an appointment online today, or simply walk in.
Emergency Medicine Q & A
What is emergency medicine?
Emergency medicine at Symphony Medical includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of medical issues that require immediate medical intervention. Skilled emergency room physicians at Symphony Medical treat urgent and life-threatening injuries or illnesses at a moment’s notice.
The ER is open 24/7, and emergency department staff collaborate with providers across multiple medical disciplines to ensure top-notch care with minimal wait times. Providers see patients within 30 minutes of arriving at the Symphony Medical ER.
The practice treats over 50,000 patients annually and takes pride in offering highly effective care when time is of the essence. Symphony Medical also provides virtual urgent care services for patients who prefer to see providers from the comfort of their home or office.
Why might I need emergency medicine?
Common reasons patients may need emergency medicine at Symphony Medical include:
- Strep throat
- Unknown injuries
- Abdominal bleeding
- Chest pressure or pain
- Car-accident injuries
- Infections
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Heavy bleeding
- High or long-lasting fevers
- Lacerations
- Fractures
- Neck or back injuries
- Loss of consciousness
- Concussions
When in doubt whether your condition is a medical emergency, call the Symphony Medical office to speak with a friendly staff member.
What should I expect during emergency medicine visits?
When you arrive at Symphony Medical for emergency medicine care, compassionate providers check you in and evaluate your weight, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
They discuss your symptoms, review your medical history, and complete a comprehensive physical exam to assess your health and the severity of an illness, injury, or disease.
Symphony Medical specialists may suggest you undergo urine tests, blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures to diagnose the cause of unpleasant symptoms and develop a customized treatment.
What are common emergency medicine treatments?
Your emergency medicine treatment plan depends on your medical condition and its severity. Symphony Medical offers the following emergency medicine treatments:
- Wound care
- Fracture care
- Prescription medications
- Injections
- Inhalers
- Nasal sprays
- Breathing treatments
- Surgery
- Other medical procedures
- Addiction medicine
After an initial evaluation at Symphony Medical, providers could refer you to highly trained specialists if needed for complex medical issues. They might recommend admission to a hospital for severe or life-threatening complications.
To learn more about superior emergency medicine at Symphony Medical, call the office, book an appointment online, or walk in today.