Dr. Ben Harris M.D.
Emergency Physician
1500 S LAKE PARK AVE HOBART IN, 46342About
Dr. Ben Harris practices Emergency Medicine in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Harris 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. Harris examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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