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Dr. Altaf Dawood, MD

Internal Medicine*
Map Pin Small Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Altaf Dawood, MD

Dr. Altaf Dawood, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Rockford, IL. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Dow Medical College Karachi and is affiliated with Javon Bea Hospital - Rockton, Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus, Mercy Harvard Hospital, Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville and Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center.

Dr. Dawood works at Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside in Rockford, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Dawood's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside
    8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-7000
  2. 2
    Mercyhealth Physician Clinic–Rockton
    2350 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-2000

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  • Javon Bea Hospital - Rockton
  • Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
  • Mercy Harvard Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center - Janesville
  • Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    • 20 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1295034759
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Dow Medical College Karachi
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Dawood works at Javon Bea Hospital‚ÄìRiverside in Rockford, IL. View the full address on Dr. Dawood’s profile.

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