
Dr. Kathleen Stevison Schmelka MD
Emergency Physician
155 E BRUSH HILL RD ELMHURST IL, 60126About
Dr. Kathleen Schmelka practices Emergency Medicine in Duluth, MN. Dr. Schmelka 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. Schmelka examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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- Dr. Ira Sender MD155 E BRUSH HILL RD ELMHURST IL 60126
- Dr. Elizabeth Ring MD200 N Berteau Ave Elmhurst IL 60126
- Dr. Matthew V. Pisano MD200 Berteau Ave Elmhurst IL 60126
- Dr. George Sarkis Caleel D.O.133 E BRUSH HILL RD ELMHURST IL 60126
- Dr. Robin Mraz MD200 Berteau Ave Elmhurst IL 60126
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