Dr. Laura Pittman M.D.
Emergency Physician
2400 N Rockton Ave Rockford IL, 61103About
Dr. Laura Pittman practices Emergency Medicine in Rockford, IL. Dr. Pittman 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. Pittman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 2002
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