Dr. Peter Kurko M.D.
Emergency Physician
520 S Maple Ave Rush Oak Park Emerge Oak Park IL, 60304About
Dr. Peter Kurko practices Emergency Medicine in Oak Park, IL. Dr. Kurko 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. Kurko examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1974
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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