Dr. Katherine M Austman MD
Family Practitioner
122 E Wabash Ave Forrest IL, 61741About
Dr. Katherine Austman is a family practitioner practicing in Forrest, IL. Dr. Austman specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Austman possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 2001
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- Ear Infection
- Pregnancy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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