Mr. Demetrios John Giokaris MD, Internist
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Mr. Demetrios John Giokaris MD

Internist

4/5(19)
4921 North Western Avenue Chicago Illinois, 60625
Rating

4/5

About

Demetrios John Giokaris, MD, had a private practice in Chicago, Illinois.  The practice is a family practice, and a primary care facility.  Dr. Giokaris is an important figure in the Chicago medical community, also working at Chicago Methodist Hospital, and having med students rotate through his practice on a routine basis.  Before it closed, he was a Professor at Edgewater Hospital; and his contributions to the community were recognized by the Mayor of Chicago in 2000.  A native of Greece, Dr. Giokaris is currently the President of his village where he grew up.  He also hosts a Greek radio show, speaking to residents about disease prevention and other health topics, under an "Ask the Doctor" advice segment. 

Education and Training

Universidad Central del Este

Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Facultad de Medicina 1980

Board Certification

Board Eligible

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Family MedicinePrimary Care

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Former Clinical Instructor, Edgewater Hospital, Has Med students rotating through his practice -

Awards

  • Honored in 2000 by Mayor Richard Daly of Chicago, for recognition of contributions   

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Bronchitis
  • Gastritis
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Prostatitis
  • Vascular Disease

Internships

  • Norwegian American Hospital

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Being influenced all of his life by his father's friend who was also the physician that delivered him, and never taking any shortcuts with his patients.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hunting, Fishing, Continued Medical Education

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Mr. Demetrios John Giokaris MD's Practice location

4921 North Western Avenue -
Chicago, Illinois 60625
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New patients: 773-784-9669
Fax: 773-989-6442

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Patient Experience with Dr. Giokaris


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Mr. Demetrios John Giokaris MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 19 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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