Dr. Ashok Gananath Dholakia MD
Internist
2320 High St Blue Island IL, 60406About
Dr. Ashok Dholakia is an internist practicing in Blue Island, IL. Dr. Dholakia specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Dholakia provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Medical College Baroda 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
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