Rebecca L Pedersen MD
Family Practitioner
3001 Highland View Dr Freeport IL, 61032About
Dr. Rebecca Pedersen is a family practitioner practicing in Freeport, IL. Dr. Pedersen 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. Pedersen 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 1998
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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