Pathology Doctors in Waukegan, IL Accepting Medicare

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Barry L Mullen, M.D. Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 2615 Washington St, St. Therese Medical Center, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-360-2007

Dr. Harold Lance Evans, MD Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 1324 N Sheridan Rd, Vista Health Center East Dept Of Pathology, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-360-4105

Hwaja L. Rhee, M.D. Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 2615 Washington St, St. Therese Medical Center, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-360-2007

Himani D. Dalia, M.D. Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2615 Washington St, St. Therese Medical Center, Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-360-2007

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