Dr. Karen A Jackson MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
130 S Main St Suite 202 Lombard IL, 60148About
Dr. Karen Jackson practices Allergy and Immunology care in Lombard, IL. Dr. Jackson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Jackson provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
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