Dr. Necholas Ghannam MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
9831 S Western Ave Chicago IL, 60643About
Dr. Necholas Ghannam practices Geriatric Medicine in Chicago, IL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Ghannam works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
Fellowships
- University of California Medical Center, Geriatrics
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