Dr. Jan Edward Leestma MD
Neuropathologist | Neuropathology
1440 N Kingsbury St Suite 210 Chicago IL, 60642About
Dr. Jan Leestma is a Neuropsychiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Leestma studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system. Neuropsychiatrists are trained to treat disorders occurring in patients due to irritability, attention deficit disorder, epilepsy, and many other conditions.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1964
University of Mi Med Sch 1964
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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