Dr. Doug Valassis M.D.
Emergency Physician
2650 RIDGE AVE EVANSTON IL, 60201About
Dr. Doug Valassis practices Emergency Medicine in EVANSTON, IL. Dr. Valassis 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. Valassis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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