Dr. Colleen Hickey M.D
Emergency Physician
259 E Erie St Suite 100 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Colleen Hickey practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Hickey 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. Hickey examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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