Dr. Kevin F Benfield MD
Emergency Physician
901 Macarthur Blvd Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. Kevin Benfield practices Emergency Medicine in Munster, IN. Dr. Benfield 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. Benfield examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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