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Dr. Ira Melnicoff identified specializing in Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs. and RheumatologyRheumatology
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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Dr. Melnicoff is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Holy Family Medical Center
100 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL

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Education

Dr. Melnicoff attended medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1970 having 42 years experience.

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