Dr. Luis F. Santiago MD
Pediatrician
5533 Cermak Road Cicero Illinois, 60804About
Luis F. Santiago-Berrios, MD, is a pediatrician with his own private practice, Santiago Medical Center, in Cicero, Illinois. He launched his practice in 1985 following the completion of his residency and has since been specializing in general pediatrics, with a focus on allergies and asthma in children. Dr. Santiago is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center and St. Anthony's Hospital, where he participates in the education of medical students and residents. In 2003, he was honored as Best Doctor of the Year at St. Mary’s Medical Center. As a pediatrician, Dr. Santiago manages the physical, behavioral, and mental health of children from birth until age 21. A pediatrician is trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses from minor health problems to serious diseases. He attributes his success staying up-to-date in his field and his wonderful staff. In his spare time, he dedicates to fishing, dancing, and singing.
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Education and Training
Central University of the East in Dominican Republic
Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 1980
Board Certification
Board Eligible
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Teaching, Medical Students and Residents, St. Anthony's Hospital -
Awards
- Best Doctor of the Year, St. Mary's Medical Center, 2003
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Laryngitis
Internships
- Hospital de la University de Puerto Rico
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics
What do you attribute your success to?
- Staying Up-to-Date in his Field and his Wonderful Staff
Hobbies / Sports
- Fishing, Dancing, Singing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the Academic Pediatric Association, Annals of Pediatrics
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