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Osteoporosis Chicago, Illinois
Your bones are the foundation of you leading an active, healthy life. Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones, making them brittle and easily broken. In Chicago, Illinois Charlotte Harris, MD has over fifteen years of experience in treating osteoporosis. In addition, Dr. Harris is the Director of the Osteoporosis Treatment Center and an Associate Professor at Rush University Medical Center. In her offices, Dr. Harris is able to provide bone density screenings, as well as personalized diet and exercise counseling, and education on medicine and treatment options available.
Dr. Harris provides bone density screening, which is a painless, non-invasive procedure similar to getting an x-ray. With the results of the screening and your history, Dr. Harris can create an individual bone health report.
Risk Factors for Developing Osteoporosis:
* Age (past 50)
* Caucasian or Asian descent
* Previous bone fracture
* Certain medications (steroids, anti-convulsants)
* Family history of osteoporosis
* Thin or small build
* Menopause
* Irregular menstrual periods
* Diet low in calcium
* Anorexia nervosa or bulimia
* Lack of exercise
* Cigarette smoking
* Excessive alcohol consumption
If you think you might be at risk for osteoporosis, a bone density screening can help determine if you have the condition. Call Dr. Harris’s offices in Chicago, Illinois today to schedule an appointment.
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Charlotte Harris, MD
Rush Professional Office Building 1725 W. Harrison Street, 10th Floor
Chicago, IL 60612
Tel: (312) 563-2800
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Rush Medical Center
This office serves patients in the following areas:
Rogers Park, Chicagoland, South Chicago, Avondale, Hyde Park, New City, West Ridge, Logan Square, Woodlawn, West Elsdon, Uptown, Humboldt Park, South Shore, Gage Park, West Town, Chatham, Clearing, North Center, Austin, Avalon Park, West Lawn, Lake View, West Garfield Park, South Chicago, Chicago Lawn, Lincoln Park, East Garfield Park, Burnside, West Englewood, Near North Side, Near West Side, Calumet Heights, Englewood, Edison Park, North Lawndale, Roseland, Greater Grand Crossing, Norwood Park, South Lawndale, Pullman, Ashburn, Jefferson Park, Lower West Side, South Deering, Auburn Gresham, Forest Glen, Loop, East Side, Beverly, North Park, Near South Side, West Pullman, Washington Heights, Albany Park, Armour Square, Riverdale, Mount Greenwood, Portage Park, Douglas, Hegewisch, Morgan Park, Irving Park, Oakland, Garfield Ridge, O'Hare, Dunning, Fuller Park, Archer Heights, Edgewater, Montclare, Grand Boulevard, Brighton Park, Belmont Cragin, Kenwood, McKinley Park, Chicago, IL
This office can handle the following languages:
English
Office Hours
By Appointment.
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Osteoporosis Treatment in Chicago, Illinois with Dr. Charlotte Harris
