Dr. Norma B Westervelt M.D.
Pediatrician
966 W 21st St Alivio Medical Cente Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Norma Westervelt is a pediatrician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Westervelt is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Westervelt 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. Westervelt can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru 1989
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Learning Disabilities
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
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