Dr. Janita Simpkins M.D.
Family Practitioner
8539 S Saginaw Ave Chicago IL, 60617About
Dr. Janita Simpkins is a family practitioner practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Simpkins 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. Simpkins 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
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dementia
- Schizophrenia
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
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