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Dr. Michael T Sims M.D.
Emergency Physician
934 Center St Elgin IL, 60120About
Dr. Michael Sims practices Emergency Medicine in Elgin, IL. Dr. Sims 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. Sims examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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