Rheumatology Doctors in Channahon, IL Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Belal Hassan Said, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 25259 S Reed St, Channahon, IL 60410
Phone: 815-467-0555    Fax: 815-467-9823

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Rheumatology: An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.


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