Dr. Burton S Jaffe M.D.
Emergency Physician
405 W Jackson St Carbondale IL, 62901About
Dr. Burton Jaffe practices Emergency Medicine in Carbondale, IL. Dr. Jaffe 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. Jaffe examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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