Dr. Karim Tourk M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
2450 Glenwood Ave Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Karim Tourk practices Geriatric Medicine in Joliet, IL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Tourk works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1997
Provider Details
Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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