Dr. Laverne Currie M.D.
Internist
2301 E 93rd St Chicago IL, 60617About
Dr. Laverne Currie is an internist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Currie 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. Currie 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1974
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- Enlarged Prostate
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Lymphedema
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