Dr. Chris Philip Poirot M.D.
Family Practitioner
715 Broadway St Gillespie IL, 62033About
Dr. Chris Poirot is a family practitioner practicing in Gillespie, IL. Dr. Poirot 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. Poirot 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1982
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Ear Infection
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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