Dr. Alejandra Campos, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Alejandra Campos, who serves patients in Illinois.

Dr. Campos, a practiced internist, specializes in the medical treatment of adults. She is in practice with Procare Medical Center of Oak Park in Illinois, and can be found on staff at Elmhurst Hospital.

Her clinical interests include women’s health, adolescent/teen medicine, allergies, asthma, geriatrics, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, preventive medicine, and school physicals. Her goal is to provide excellent medical care to children and adults, focusing on prevention and tailored to each patient’s needs.

A 1986 graduate of the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Mexico, Dr. Campos relocated to the United States to further her training. Once there, she completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in Chicago. 

With an unwavering commitment to her specialty, Dr. Campos is an active member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Illinois State Medical Society.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

On a more personal note, Dr. Campos is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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