Dr. Earel M. Belford MD
Emergency Physician
403 E 1st St Dixon IL, 61021About
Dr. Earel Belford practices Emergency Medicine in Dixon, IL. Dr. Belford 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. Belford examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Cincinnati / Main Campus 1983
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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