Riverside Expands Primary Care Team in Manteno
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Jenna Cella, DO, specializes in family medicine.
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Jenna Cella, DO. Dr. Cella completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, then completed her family medicine residency at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields.
In addition to her education, Dr. Cella is a board-certified family medicine physician by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. She is also a member of the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Cella is accepting new patients, 10 years and older, at Riverside Medical Group – Primary Care Manteno, 395 N. Locust Street in Manteno. To schedule an appointment, call 815-468-6870 or use the MyRiverside app.
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