Dr. Erin L Shanks MD
Pediatrician
1247 Rickert Dr Suite 101 Naperville IL, 60540About
Dr. Erin Shanks is a pediatrician practicing in Naperville, IL. Dr. Shanks is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Shanks diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Shanks can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1997
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Anxiety
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Concussion
- Pneumonia
- Tonsillitis
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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