Dr. Leah Skjei MD
Emergency Physician
12935 Gregory St Blue Island IL, 60406About
Dr. Leah Skjei practices Emergency Medicine in Blue Island, IL. Dr. Skjei 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. Skjei examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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