
Dr. Laurel Christine Vanwilligen M.D.
Emergency Physician
2854 Highway 92 Ainsworth IA, 52201About
Dr. Laurel Vanwilligen practices Emergency Medicine in Ainsworth, IA. Dr. Vanwilligen 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. Vanwilligen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1988
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