Dr. Lauren Tatum MD
Emergency Physician
500 W Court St Attn: Emergency Medi Kankakee IL, 60901About
Dr. Lauren Tatum practices Emergency Medicine in Kankakee, IL. Dr. Tatum 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. Tatum examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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