Dr. Karin Howe D.O.
Emergency Physician
701 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Karin Howe practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, IL. Dr. Howe 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. Howe examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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