Dr. Thomas J Staff MD
Family Practitioner
5425 W Lake St Chicago IL, 60644About
Dr. Thomas Staff is a family practitioner practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Staff 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. Staff 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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