Dr. Sam Pittmon MD
Emergency Physician
2200 E Washington St Bloomington IL, 61701About
Dr. Sam Pittmon practices Emergency Medicine in Bloomington, IL. Dr. Pittmon 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. Pittmon examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1976
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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