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Dr. Carol Straka, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Dr. Carol Straka, MD
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Dr. Carol Straka, MD is an Internist in Niles, IL.
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Dr. Carol Straka, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 67
Niles, IL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Carol Straka, MD is an Internist in Niles, IL.

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Dr. Straka graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Dr. Carol Straka, MD is an Internist in Niles, IL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Straka currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Advocate Condell Medical Center. Dr. Straka has experience treating conditions like Familial Hypercholesterolemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Straka received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Straka's office accepts new patients. Dr. Straka is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Wellness Examination
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Wellness Examination
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Wellness Examination
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
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Locations

  1. 1 Oak Mill Medical Associates SC
    7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 18, Niles, IL 60714
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Jun 11, 2020
Dr. Straka is a compassionate, intelligent physician. She is an excellent listener and never once made me feel rushed.
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Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
    1983
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carol Straka, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Straka's profile.

Dr. Straka frequently treats the following conditions: Familial Hypercholesterolemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Carol Straka, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Advocate Condell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Carol Straka, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL