Dr. Therese L Polo MD
Pediatrician
807 Broadway St Gillespie IL, 62033About
Dr. Therese Polo is a pediatrician practicing in Gillespie, IL. Dr. Polo is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Polo 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. Polo can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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