Francis M. Prendergast MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
2300 Children's Plaza Children's Memorial Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Francis Prendergast is a radiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Prendergast specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1991
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- Pediatric Radiology
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR- 1999
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Medical Imaging
Professional Memberships
- Member Radiology Society of North America
- Member American Roentgen Ray Society
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2000
- Children's Hospital, Philadelphia 1999
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