Dr. Charles D Sims M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
422 W White St Clinton IL, 61727About
Dr. Charles Sims practices Emergency Medicine in Clinton, 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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Washington Center / School of Medicine 1986
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