Dr. Scott T Yilk MD
Emergency Physician
1740 W Taylor St Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Scott Yilk practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Yilk 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. Yilk examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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