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Dr. John Garry Hovis MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

4/5(24)
2300 N Rockton Ave Rockford IL, 61103
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. John Hovis practices Endocrinology in Rockford, IL. Dr. Hovis specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Hovis examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Duke University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Menopause
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Graves' Disease

Dr. John Garry Hovis MD's Practice location

Practice At 2300 N Rockton Ave

2300 N Rockton Ave -
Rockford, IL 61103
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New patients: 815-971-2000, 815-968-9340

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hovis


4.0

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Dr. John Garry Hovis MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 24 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Endocrinology-Diabetes in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103

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SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITALl

1401 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61104

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SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl

5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108

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