Buvana Manickam, MBBS
My specialties:
- Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
Professional interests:
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Insulin Resistance
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Virtual visits
I am board-certified in endocrinology and internal medicine with professional interests in diabetes, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome and osteoporosis. I also speak Tamil and Hindi. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Favorite health tip: Health is wealth - take some time each day to focus on your diet and exercise.
Practice philosophy: I practice with a patient-centered integrated health care approach.
Awards & honors: Best Humanism Award (2007-2008), St. Francis Hospital, IL; Trainee Travel Award (2013), Chicago, IL
Credentials
- MBBS
Board-certified specialties
- Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
Personal interests
- Chess
- Cooking
Educational institutions
- Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, India
Memberships
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinology
- International Society for Clinical Densitometry
- The Endocrine Society
Internships
- St. Francis Hospital, IL
Residencies
- St. Francis Hospital, IL
Fellowships
- University of Illinois
Years of experience
- 11
Additional languages spoken
- Hindi
- Tamil
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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