Dr. Joseph L Mastro M.D.
Emergency Physician
925 West St Peru IL, 61354About
Dr. Joseph Mastro practices Emergency Medicine in Peru, IL. Dr. Mastro 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. Mastro examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1994
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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