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Dr. Francis S Lichon MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

511 Thornhill Dr Suite C Carol Stream IL, 60188

About

Dr. Francis Lichon is a rheumatologist practicing in Carol Stream, IL. Dr. Lichon specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Lichon treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Education and Training

Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978

University of Illinois College of Medicine 1978

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Fibromyalgia, Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis And More
  • Psoriasis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)

Fellowships

  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center - West Side Hospital    1983

Dr. Francis S Lichon MD's Practice location

Francis Lichon

511 Thornhill Dr Suite C -
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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10 MARTIN AVE STE 140 -
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
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New patients: 630-961-2810
Fax: 630-961-2658

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ADVENTIST GLENOAKSl

701 WINTHROP AVENUE GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139

Head southwest on Thornhill Drive 875 ft
Turn right onto South Schmale Road (CR 36) 3959 ft
Turn right onto East North Avenue (IL 64) 2087 ft
Continue straight onto North Avenue (IL 64) 1.6 mi
Turn left onto Glen Ellyn Road 2827 ft
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CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITALl

25 NORTH WINFIELD ROAD WINFIELD IL 60190

Head southwest on Thornhill Drive 875 ft
Turn left onto South Schmale Road (CR 36) 520 ft
Continue straight onto North Main Street (CR 36) 993 ft
Turn right onto West Geneva Road 2.6 mi
Turn left onto North Winfield Road 1.1 mi
Turn left 323 ft
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ADVOCATE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl

3815 HIGHLAND AVENUE DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515

Head southwest on Thornhill Drive 875 ft
Turn right onto South Schmale Road (CR 36) 3959 ft
Turn right onto East North Avenue (IL 64) 2087 ft
Continue straight onto North Avenue (IL 64) 2.8 mi
Take the ramp on the right 2111 ft
Merge left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway (I 355) 4.3 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards IL 56 1517 ft
Keep right at the fork towards IL 56: Butterfield Road 1664 ft
Keep left at the fork towards IL 56: Butterfield Road 187 ft
Turn left onto Butterfield Road (IL 56) 3582 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1675 ft
Go straight onto Highland Avenue 1.2 mi
Turn left 108 ft
Turn right 253 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right