Stephen Paul Rivard M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
22285 N. Pepper Rd. Bldg 100, Suite 105 Barrington IL, 60010About
Dr. Stephen Rivard practices Emergency Medicine in Barrington, IL. Dr. Rivard 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. Rivard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1979
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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