
Dr. Amy Halverson MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Amy Halverson is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Halverson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Halverson often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1993
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Steven J Stryker M.D.676 N Saint Clair St Chicago IL 60611
- Dr. Theodore J Saclarides M.D.1650 W Harrison St Chicago IL 60612
- Dr. Joshua M Eberhardt M.D.2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL 60153
- Dr. Marc I Brand M.D.1650 W Harrison St Chicago IL 60612
- Dr. James Anthony Gianfrancisco M.D.9050 W 81st St Justice IL 60458
- Dr. John J Park M.D.1550 N Northwest Hwy Park Ridge IL 60068
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EXIT #102 OFF I-40 1/2 MILE SOUTH SAN FIDEL NM 87049NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
251 E HURON ST CHICAGO IL 60611ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGOl
225 E CHICAGO, BOX 57 CHICAGO IL 60611DHHS USPHS INDIAN HEALTH SERVICESl
EXIT #102 OFF I-40 1/2 MILE SOUTH SAN FIDEL NM 87049