Dr. Ellena Lois Boddie M.D.
Hospitalist
700 E Ogden Ave 202 Westmont IL, 60559About
Dr. Ellena Boddie is a hospitalist practicing in Westmont, IL. Dr. Boddie specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Boddie manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Boddie works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- Eating Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Obesity
- Constipation
- Bronchitis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
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