Dr. Brian William Patterson M.D.
Emergency Physician
645 N Michigan Ave Suite 1058 A Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Brian Patterson practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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