Dr. Philip D Witkop MD
Emergency Physician
1227 Ivywood Dr Springfield IL, 62704About
Dr. Philip Witkop practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, IL. Dr. Witkop 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. Witkop examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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