Dr. Patricia A Deters M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
2265 W ALTORFER DR PEORIA IL, 61615About
Dr. Patricia Deters practices Emergency Medicine in Pekin, IL. Dr. Deters 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. Deters 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 1995
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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