Rebecca Chackalackal, MD

Medical Director
Biography

Education, Employment 

  • The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa 1999
  • Residency in Family Practice, Quad Cities Genesis, Davenport, Iowa 1999-2002
  • Medical Staff, The University of Iowa Student Health, 2002-present

Licensure, Certifications, Memberships

  • Iowa Medical License- Iowa Board of Medicine 
  • Board Certification- American Board of Family Medicine, 2002-present
  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American College Health Association

Medical Interests

  • Health Equity
  • Weight management
  • Family Medicine 

Authored by Rebecca Chackalackal, MD

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Rebecca Chackalackal