Dr. Matthew J Mckay M.D.
Emergency Physician
2701 17th St Rock Island IL, 61201About
Dr. Matthew Mckay practices Emergency Medicine in Rock Island, IL. Dr. Mckay 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. Mckay examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 2001
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