Dr. Patricia Sweeny-rywak MD
Emergency Physician
2900 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL, 60657About
Dr. Patricia Sweeny-rywak practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Sweeny-rywak 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. Sweeny-rywak examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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