Dr. Alexander T Kalk MD
Family Practitioner
661 Graceland Ave Des Plaines IL, 60016About
Dr. Alexander Kalk is a family practitioner practicing in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Kalk 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. Kalk 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1996
Tufts University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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