Dr. George Roodhouse D.O
Emergency Physician
525 E Grant St Macomb IL, 61455About
Dr. George Roodhouse practices Emergency Medicine in Macomb, IL. Dr. Roodhouse 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. Roodhouse examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1977
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