
Dr. Ralph K Losey MD
Emergency Physician
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR GALENA IL, 61036About
Dr. Ralph Losey practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Losey 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. Losey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1983
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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