Dr. Shawn N Chaikin MD
Family Practitioner
14445 Olive View Drive Sylmar CA, 91342About
Dr. Shawn Chaikin is a family practitioner practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Chaikin specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Chaikin possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific 2008
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Actinic Keratosis
- Genital Warts
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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