Dr. Brett Barrett D.O.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
4440 W 95th St Advocate Children's Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. Brett Barrett is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Barrett specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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