
Dr. Stephen F Spontak M.D.
Emergency Physician
12251 S 80th Ave Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Stephen Spontak practices Emergency Medicine in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Spontak 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. Spontak examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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