Dr. Jerry Renato Coltro M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
9830 Ridgeland Ave Suite 7 Chicago Ridge IL, 60415About
Dr. Jerry Coltro is a rheumatologist practicing in Chicago Ridge, IL. Dr. Coltro 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. Coltro 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1981
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1983
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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