After nearly a half-century in medicine, Dr. William Youngerman is hanging up his otoscope.
CHAMPAIGN — He's treated countless patients in his own hometown. And after nearly a half-century in medicine, Dr. William Youngerman of Christie Clinic is hanging up his otoscope.
The 78-year-old ear, nose and throat doctor is retiring at the end of the day Friday, and with mixed feelings.
He felt it was time, he said. But he's loved being a doctor.
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