Dr. Carol Hurley M.D.
Emergency Physician
1 Memorial Dr Alton IL, 62002About
Dr. Carol Hurley practices Emergency Medicine in Alton, IL. Dr. Hurley 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. Hurley examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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