
Dr. William K Lanker MD
Emergency Physician
4000 Green Apple Lane Monticello IL, 61856About
Dr. William Lanker practices Emergency Medicine in Monticello, IL. Dr. Lanker 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. Lanker examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1983
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Pregnancy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Dr. William K Lanker MD's Practice location
Practice At 4000 Green Apple Lane
4000 Green Apple Lane -Monticello, IL 61856Get Direction
Practice At 1002 Medical Center Dr
1002 Medical Center Dr -Monticello, IL 61856Get Direction
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