Dr. Leah M Durst M.D.
Pediatrician
9977 WOODS DR FL 1 SKOKIE IL, 60077About
Dr. Leah Durst is a pediatrician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Durst is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Durst 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. Durst can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
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