Dr. Thomas J. Wigboldy, D.O.
Emergency Physician
12251 S 80th Ave Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Thomas Wigboldy practices Emergency Medicine in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Wigboldy 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. Wigboldy examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree 1993
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
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Professional Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association
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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Thomas J. Wigboldy, who serves patients in Gretna, Virginia.
Dr. Wigboldy is an osteopathic emergency physician serving as the Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Centra Gretna Medical Center in Gretna, Virginia.
With over three decades of experience, he is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Wigboldy graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in July of 1993. He then went on to perform his rotating internship and residency in emergency medicine at the said establishment in 1994 and 1997, respectively.
Subsequent to his training, the doctor attained board certification in emergency medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM). The AOBEM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of acutely ill patients with advanced cardiac life support, trauma, and the management of other life-threatening medical issues (emergency physicians).
Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Wigboldy is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.
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