Dr. Kent J Hess MD
Internist
303 Andrews Dr Belvidere IL, 61008About
Dr. Kent Hess is an internist practicing in Belvidere, IL. Dr. Hess specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Hess provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1968
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
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- Dr. Jaime F Sanz MD1700 Henry Luckow Ln Belvidere IL 61008
- Dr. Anthony Molinari MD1954 GATEWAY CENTER DR BELVIDERE IL 61008
- Dr. Shobha S Iyengar M.D.2186 Unit 1 North State Street Belvidere IL 61008
- Dr. Daisy Chacko thomas MD1669 Belvidere Rd Belvidere IL 61008
- Robert H Harner MD1628 S State Street Belvidere IL 61008