Dr. Kara O Fess MD
Family Practitioner
2970 Chartres St La Salle IL, 61301About
Dr. Kara Fess is a family practitioner practicing in Peru, IL. Dr. Fess specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Fess possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
U of Illinois College of Med, Rockford MD
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ricardo Joseph Calderon M.D.128 Bucklin St La Salle IL 61301
- Dr. James Richard Pelton DO2970 Chartres St La Salle IL 61301