Dr. Edward James Jurkovic D.O.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1615 N Convent St Ste1 Bourbonnais IL, 60914About
Dr. Edward Jurkovic is a gastroenterologist practicing in Bourbonnais, IL. Dr. Jurkovic specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Jurkovic performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1990
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Gas
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