Dr. Francis S Lichon MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
511 Thornhill Dr Suite C Carol Stream IL, 60188About
Dr. Francis Lichon is a rheumatologist practicing in Carol Stream, IL. Dr. Lichon specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Lichon treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibromyalgia, Rheumatic Diseases, Arthritis And More
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Fellowships
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center - West Side Hospital 1983
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