Dr. Tony R. Vancauwelaert M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
2740 W Foster Ave Suite 214 Chicago IL, 60625About
Dr. Tony Vancauwelaert is an adolescent specialist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Vancauwelaert works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Vancauwelaert treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Adolescent Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member Swedish Covenant Medical Group
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