Dr. Ira J Blumen MD
Emergency Physician
180 Harvester Dr Suite 110 Willowbrook IL, 60527About
Dr. Ira Blumen practices Emergency Medicine in Willowbrook, IL. Dr. Blumen 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. Blumen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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