Dr. John Frederick Shern MD
Pediatrician
5721 S Maryland Ave Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. John Shern is a pediatrician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Shern is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shern 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. Shern can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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