
Dr. Kenneth Velez MD
Emergency Physician
1306 N Ann St Pontiac IL, 61764About
Dr. Kenneth Velez practices Emergency Medicine in Pontiac, IL. Dr. Velez 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. Velez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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