Dr. Michael Don Destefano M.D.
Pediatrician
7000 W 111th St Suite 305 Worth IL, 60482About
Dr. Michael Destefano is a pediatrician practicing in Worth, IL. Dr. Destefano is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Destefano diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Destefano can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1980
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Fibromyalgia
- Fever
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Impetigo
- Ringworm
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- Dr. Nicholas Stanley Stamat M.D.7000 W 111th St Worth IL 60482