
Dr. Stephen Edward Saunders MD
Pediatrician
5 Orchard Ln Springfield IL, 62712About
Dr. Stephen Saunders is a pediatrician practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Saunders is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Saunders diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Saunders can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of California 1974
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Subhash C. Chaudhary M.D.301 N 8th St Springfield IL 62701
- Dennis T. Crouse5446 Old Salem Lane Springfield Illinois 62711
- Dr. Cynthia J Lee M.D.2901 Old Jacksonville Rd Springfield IL 62704
- Dr. Varshita Pande M.D.301 N 8th St Springfield IL 62701
- Dr. Jane Taylor MD4337 Conestoga Dr Springfield IL 62711
- Dr. Nicole Ann Florence M.D.3132 Old Jacksonville Rd Springfield IL 62704
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl
701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568