Shaiquel Jilani, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Shaiquel A. Jilani, who serves patients in Mountain View, California.

Being a board-certified internist, Dr. Jilani can be found on staff at El Camino Hospital, a non-profit hospital with 420 beds in Mountain View, California.

El Camino Health includes two not-for-profit acute care hospitals in Los Gatos and Mountain View and urgent care, multi-specialty care, and primary care locations across Santa Clara County. El Camino Hospital is driven by a mission and vision to improve the health and well-being of its community.

After graduating with his medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin-Poland, Dr. Jilani relocated to the United States to further his education. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan.

With a passion for his profession, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

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.

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