
Dr. Sarmila Govindan MD
Internist
77 RAND RD DES PLAINES IL, 60016About
Dr. Sarmila Govindan is an internist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Govindan specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Govindan provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Madras Med Coll, Dr M G R Med Univ, Madras, Tn, India 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jigar Virenbhai Joshi MD600 Potter Road Des Plains IL 60016
- Dr. Peter Werner M.D.150 N RIVER RD DES PLAINES IL 60016
- Dr. Mukesh K. Ahluwalia MD581 East Golf Road Des Plaines Illinois 60016
- Dr. Olga Goodman M.D.150 N RIVER RD STE 270 DES PLAINES IL 60016
- Dr. Timothy J Cahill D.O.150 N River Rd Des Plaines IL 60016
- Dr. Elsa Hernandez-outly M.D.380 E Northwest Hwy Des Plaines IL 60016
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