Dr. Phil J. Herlihey D.D.S.
Dentist | General Practice
2004 E Riverside Blvd Loves Park IL, 61111About
Dr. Phil Herlihey is a Dentist practicing in Loves Park, IL. Dr. Herlihey specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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