Dr. Alan Martin Smookler MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2050 Claire Ct Glenview IL, 60025About
Dr. Alan Smookler is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Glenview, IL. Dr. Smookler provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Smookler works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American College of Physicians
- Member American Medical Association
- Medical Director American Association
- Member American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Member American Geriatric Society
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- Dr. Bruce Hillman Scott M.D.1775 W Dempster St Park Ridge IL 60068
- Dr. Monica Catherine Malec M.D.2050 Claire Ct Glenview IL 60025
- Dr. Jason Maxwell Sobel M.D.2050 Claire Court Glenview IL 60025
- Dr. Julio C Yarzagaray M.D.1901 S Blue Island Ave Chicago IL 60608
- Dr. John C. Ely M.D.2050 Claire Ct Glenview IL 60025