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Walter S Tan M.D.

Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology

1423 Chicago Rd Radiology Department Chicago Heights IL, 60411

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Dr. Walter Tan is a radiologist practicing in Chicago Heights, IL. Dr. Tan specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.

Education and Training

Inst Of Med I- Yangon- Myanmar 1959

University of Medicine 1 1959

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Walter S Tan M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1423 Chicago Rd Radiology Department

1423 Chicago Rd Radiology Department -
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
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