Dr. Alan Smookler is a palliative care doctor in Glenview. He provides specialized medical care for those living with serious illness, focusing on relief from symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Alan M. Smookler is accepting new patients at this office.
2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025-7635
Dr. Alan Smookler graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1983.
Dr. Smookler has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Palliative Care, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Smookler works with ten doctors including Dr. Alexis Williams and Dr. Sally Kelley.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
Dr. Smookler is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Smookler is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Smookler specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Smookler also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Smookler, but only those who participate in Medicare.