Dr. Alexis Altagracia Rodriguez M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
4440 W 95TH ST OAK LAWN IL, 60453About
Dr. Alexis Rodriguez is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in OAK LAWN, IL. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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