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Dr. Karen Cervenka M.D.
Emergency Physician
701 W North Ave Melrose Park IL, 60160About
Dr. Karen Cervenka practices Emergency Medicine in Melrose Park, IL. Dr. Cervenka 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. Cervenka examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Radhika Sreedhar M.D., M.S.1111 Superior St Melrose Park IL 60160
- Dr. Steve L. Meeks M.D.Westlake Hospital / Emergency Department Melrose Park IL 60160
- Dr. Isam Nasr M.D.1225 W Lake St Melrose Park IL 60160
- Dr. Ted C. Shieh M.D.1225 W Lake St Melrose Park IL 60160
- Dr. Kimberly Murphy M.D.1225 W Lake St Melrose Park IL 60160
- Dr. Shari L. Schabowski M.D.1225 W Lake St Melrose Park IL 60160
Nearest Hospitals
LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
701 WEST NORTH AVE MELROSE PARK IL 60160SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
2211 NORTH OAK PARK AVE CHICAGO IL 60707