Dr. Joseph J Lachica M.D.
Emergency Physician
1740 W Taylor St Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Joseph Lachica practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lachica 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. Lachica examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 2001
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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