Katharine M Burns MD
Emergency Physician
4440 W 95TH ST OAK LAWN IL, 60453About
Dr. Katharine Burns practices Emergency Medicine in OAK LAWN, IL. Dr. Burns 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. Burns examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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