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Dan DuPont, MD

Specialty in Emergency Medicine

Daniel DuPont is from Wayne, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Emergncy Residency class of 2022 Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Practice names

Emergency Medicine Residency, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Education and training

2018 - MD, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

BA, Cornell University

Certifications

Certified by the State of Pensylvania

Articles from Dan DuPont, MD

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Anemia: A Treatable Blood Condition

Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. It can cause fatigue and weakness. Treatments range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You can prevent some types of anemia with a healthy diet.

Wrist Fractures: How to Diagnose and Treat Them

A wrist fracture is a break in any of the bones in your wrist. The risk of fracture is higher in women and older adults. Smoking, drinking and taking steroids also increases your chances. Most wrist fractures just need a cast or a splint but severe breaks need surgery.

Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidneys, caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) that travels up to the kidneys. It can be dangerous and needs immediate attention.

Otitis Externa: How to Treat Swimmer’s Ear

Otitis externa (known as swimmer’s ear) is an infection in the outer ear canal, which causes inflammation, pain, and some temporary hearing loss. It’s easily treated when addressed early.

Food poisoning is an illness of the digestive tract caused by eating contaminated food. It causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and may cause dehydration. Food poisoning could be caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, or parasites or by toxins created by germs.

Burns: How Serious and Ways to Treat

Burns happen when skin comes too close to a high-heat source. They hurt and can be serious. Skin burns fall into three categories of seriousness: First, Second, and Third Degree. Each kind requires different care to help skin heal without permanent damage.

Anemia: A Treatable Blood Condition

Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. It can cause fatigue and weakness. Treatments range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You can prevent some types of anemia with a healthy diet.

Wrist Fractures: How to Diagnose and Treat Them

A wrist fracture is a break in any of the bones in your wrist. The risk of fracture is higher in women and older adults. Smoking, drinking and taking steroids also increases your chances. Most wrist fractures just need a cast or a splint but severe breaks need surgery.

Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidneys, caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) that travels up to the kidneys. It can be dangerous and needs immediate attention.

Otitis Externa: How to Treat Swimmer’s Ear

Otitis externa (known as swimmer’s ear) is an infection in the outer ear canal, which causes inflammation, pain, and some temporary hearing loss. It’s easily treated when addressed early.

Food poisoning is an illness of the digestive tract caused by eating contaminated food. It causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and may cause dehydration. Food poisoning could be caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, or parasites or by toxins created by germs.

Burns: How Serious and Ways to Treat

Burns happen when skin comes too close to a high-heat source. They hurt and can be serious. Skin burns fall into three categories of seriousness: First, Second, and Third Degree. Each kind requires different care to help skin heal without permanent damage.

Anemia: A Treatable Blood Condition

Anemia is a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells. It can cause fatigue and weakness. Treatments range from taking supplements to undergoing medical procedures. You can prevent some types of anemia with a healthy diet.

Wrist Fractures: How to Diagnose and Treat Them

A wrist fracture is a break in any of the bones in your wrist. The risk of fracture is higher in women and older adults. Smoking, drinking and taking steroids also increases your chances. Most wrist fractures just need a cast or a splint but severe breaks need surgery.

Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidneys, caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) that travels up to the kidneys. It can be dangerous and needs immediate attention.

Otitis Externa: How to Treat Swimmer’s Ear

Otitis externa (known as swimmer’s ear) is an infection in the outer ear canal, which causes inflammation, pain, and some temporary hearing loss. It’s easily treated when addressed early.

Food poisoning is an illness of the digestive tract caused by eating contaminated food. It causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and may cause dehydration. Food poisoning could be caused by germs like bacteria, viruses, or parasites or by toxins created by germs.

Burns: How Serious and Ways to Treat

Burns happen when skin comes too close to a high-heat source. They hurt and can be serious. Skin burns fall into three categories of seriousness: First, Second, and Third Degree. Each kind requires different care to help skin heal without permanent damage.