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Dr. James Valek, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Dr. James Valek, MD
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Dr. James Valek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tinley Park, IL.
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Dr. James Valek, MD

Family Medicine* Age 60
Tinley Park, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. James Valek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tinley Park, IL.

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Dr. Valek graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Colorado.Dr. James Valek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Tinley Park, IL and has 36 years experience. Dr. Valek currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Swedish Hospital. At present, Dr. Valek received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Valek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Valek also speaks Spanish. Dr. Valek is board certified in Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

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Locations

  1. 1 Vitas Healthcare Corporation of Illinois
    8525 183rd St Ste M, Tinley Park, IL 60487
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 781-4400
  2. 2 Absolutecare of Philadelphia LLC
    7301 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 517-3000
  3. 3 Absolutecare of Ohio LLC
    7580 Northcliff Ave, Brooklyn, OH 44144
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (216) 206-7000

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Colorado
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Valek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Valek's profile.

Dr. James Valek, MD is affiliated with Swedish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Valek, MD holds board certification in Family Practice and Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL