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Dr. Brian Birks DO

Hospitalist

12251 S 80TH AVE PALOS HEIGHTS IL, 60463
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Dr. Brian Birks is a hospitalist practicing in PALOS HEIGHTS, IL. Dr. Birks specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Birks manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Birks works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.

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12251 S 80TH AVE -
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
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New patients: 708-923-4000
Fax: 708-923-5859

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2160 S 1st Ave -
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12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS IL 60463

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