Michelle J. Brucal, DO
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Residency
Jefferson Health Northeast, Philadelphia, PA
Education
Undergraduate — Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Medical School — Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Areas of Expertise
Critical Care Medicine
Locations
Only seeing patients in the hospital
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