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Dr. Kathrine Elizabeth Hughes M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
600 EAST BLVD ELKHART IN, 46514About
Dr. Kathrine Hughes practices Emergency Medicine in ELKHART, IN. Dr. Hughes 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. Hughes examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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- Dr. John T Rice MD600 East Blvd Elkhart IN 46514
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SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
5215 HOLY CROSS PKWY MISHAWAKA IN 46545ELKHART GENERAL HOSPITALl
600 E BLVD ELKHART IN 46514