Dr. Amina I Merchant MD
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE MILWAUKEE WI, 53215About
Dr. Amina Merchant is a trauma surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Merchant specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
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