Locations
Office
Itasca, IL
My office hours
Tuesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
About
Bio
I have proudly been a Family Physician for over 20 years. I enjoy my work--I enjoy helping people, and I believe that HealthTap is a great way for me to extend my reach, and help so many more people. HealthTap allows me to do good work, without the excessive costs of traditional medical care. I still DO believe in traditional medical care, and I truly believe that nothing can replace the bond between a person and their Family Physician that develops over the years. However, this is just not practical for every single person. HealthTap fills this need
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Licenses
United States: Illinois
Doctor Q&A
100 Answers
37 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Pouls answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Impossible to know .: . . . without actually seeing the rash, it really is impossible for us to know the cause. There are many causes of itchy/irritated rashes--some are mo ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Steven Pouls answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
?: Really, the question is, since you are already 12 days late, could you ALREADY be pregnant? If you have not yet done a home pregnancy test, please do ... Read More
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Pouls answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Yes to nausea . .: Any antibiotic can cause nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. This is not an allergic reaction; just a potential side effect. Nausea, by itself, should not be ... Read More
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TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pouls is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have an appointment with my doctor on the 28th of this month. I'll definitely bring it up an find out what my next step should be. No drugs or alcohol but you named qu...Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have had stool cultures and all negative. I did have diarrhea, however my doctor could not conclude a diagnostic for my illness. I am better all has ceased but the bac...Read More
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1st time, I was in the office for anxiety and they did blood work to see if I had a vitamin D deficiency, and called back mentioning there was a slight bilirubin level,
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey â New Jersey Medical School, NJ
MD
Residency
The Medical Ceneter, Beaver,Pa
Completed 1992
Awards
95% Overall Satisfaction Scores, Press Ganey Survey's
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