Dr. Matthew Johnston M.D.
Emergency Physician
701 N 1st St Springfield IL, 62781About
Dr. Matthew Johnston practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, IL. Dr. Johnston 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. Johnston examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1998
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Kidney Stones
- Epilepsy
- Pain
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