Dr. Pocholo Santos Florentino M.D,
Family Practitioner
530 N Mclean Blvd Elgin IL, 60123About
Dr. Pocholo Florentino is a family practitioner practicing in Elgin, IL. Dr. Florentino 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. Florentino 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
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1978
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- H. Pylori
- Vascular Disease
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