Dr. James Paul Valek M.D.
Family Practitioner
10961 S Kedzie Ave Chicago IL, 60655About
Dr. James Valek is a family practitioner practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Valek 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. Valek 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1988
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Chronic Pain
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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