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Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH

Dr. Alana Biggers is an ABMS board certified internal medicine physician. She is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, where she specializes in internal medicine.

Education

  • Furman University, BS
  • Tulane University School of Public Health, MPH
  • University of Illinois at Chicago, MD

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
  • State of Illinois, Medical Examining Board License
  • State of Wisconsin, Medical Examining Board License
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Professional Accomplishments

  • Master of public health in chronic disease epidemiology
  • Awarded as a distinguished honoree at the University of Illinois-Chicago’s Urban Health Program (UHP) 40th Anniversary Gala

Affiliations

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