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Dr. Douglas Ray Bierma M.D.
Pediatrician
700 W Jefferson St Joliet IL, 60431About
Dr. Douglas Bierma is a pediatrician practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Bierma is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Bierma diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Bierma can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Practice At 700 W Jefferson St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Thomas John Moore M.D.700 W JEFFERSON ST SHOREWOOD IL 60431
- Dr. Barbara Anne Graham M.D.700 W Jefferson St Joliet IL 60431
- Dr. Spomenka Jercinovic MD807 W Jefferson St Joliet IL 60431
- Mr. Bruno John Jercinovic MD807 W Jefferson St Joliet IL 60431
Nearest Hospitals
PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTERl
333 N MADISON JOLIET IL 60435SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERSl
1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD NEW LENOX IL 60451ADVENTIST BOLINGBROOK HOSPITALl
500 REMINGTON BOULEVARD BOLINGBROOK IL 60440