Primary Care
From birth through your senior years, your primary care physician is your partner in health for life.
Primary care physicians are doctors who monitor your overall health and are trained in every major area of medicine. Loyola’s board-certified primary care physicians provide annual physical exams, recommendations for disease prevention, diagnosis of illness, referrals to specialists and patient education.
With more than 20 primary care clinics throughout the Chicago area, our physicians and advanced practice nurses provide expert care for the entire family.
Types of Primary Care
Loyola offers different adolescent medicine services while treating medical, developmental and mental health conditions for patients ages 12 to 29.
Loyola's family medicine specialists care for patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, and often care for several members of the same family.
The geriatric specialists at Loyola offer comprehensive health care management and care for conditions and diseases for adults 65 and older.
Loyola's internal medicine specialists (or internists) undergo extensive training to approach, treat and manage different health care issues facing adults 18 and older.
Loyola’s internal medicine/pediatrics specialists provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.
Loyola Medicine is nationally recognized for its expertise in diagnosing and treating a broad range of pediatric conditions across numerous specialties.
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Our primary care physicians care for the overall health of the whole family, providing checkups and routine medical exams. We’ve made it easy to see a Loyola Medicine primary care provider with a variety of appointment options.
Immediate Care Virtual Visits now available!
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Our Primary Care Team
Our Locations
Office
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
701 W North Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone: (708)681-3200
Office
Loyola Center for Health at Gottlieb
675 W North Ave - Professional Office Bldg
Ste 201, 206, 210, 214, 414, 416 & 508
Melrose Park, IL 60160
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge
6800 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine Elmhurst
300 N York Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone: (708)327-7030
Office
Loyola Medicine Elmwood Park
7255 W Grand Ave
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine Hickory Hills
9608 S Roberts Rd
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine La Grange
47 S 6th Ave
Main Level
La Grange, IL 60525-2499
Phone: (708)354-4900
Office
Loyola Medicine Maywood - Roosevelt Road
1211 W Roosevelt Rd
Maywood, IL 60153
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine North Riverside
1950 S Harlem Ave
North Riverside, IL 60546
Phone: (888)584-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine Oak Park
7005 W North Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708)327-1410
Office
Loyola Medicine Park Ridge
1030 W Higgins Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (888)854-7888
Office
Loyola Medicine River Forest
7617 W North Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: (708)771-1300
Office
Loyola Medicine | Immediate Care - River Forest
7617 W North Ave
First Floor
River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: (888)584-7888
Featured Primary Care Blogs
January 22, 2020
How to Find the Right Primary Care Doctor for You
Your primary care provider, or PCP, is your personal doctor who sees you every year, when you're sick or when you need to talk about a health issue. The types of PCPs include pediatricians, internists and family doctors.
October 17, 2021
ER vs. Immediate Care Where Should You Go
Should you go to the emergency room or an immediate care location? The simple answer is for serious injuries and illnesses or anything that may be life-threatening, head to the emergency room. For minor symptoms and illnesses, visit an immediate care location.
Videos
How to Prevent and Recognize a Stroke
Know When to Go to the Emergency Room (ER) vs. Immediate Care
Cuando ir al Departamento de Emergencias versus al Centro de Atención Inmediata
News
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January 26, 2022
2022 Chicago Top Docs
107 Loyola Medicine physicians were named to Chicago magazine's 2022 "Top Docs" list. See which physicians made the list.
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December 14, 2021
Tinley Park Ambulatory Center Approval
Loyola Medicine has received approval for its proposal to build a new ambulatory care center in Tinley Park.
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May 11, 2021
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Learn more about Aaron J. Michelfelder, MD, who is the new president of the Society of Teachers and Family Medicine (STFM).
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December 27, 2020
Fifty six Loyola Medicine Physicians Named to Chicago Magazines 2021 Top Doctors List
See which 56 Loyola Medicine physicians were named to Chicago magazine's 2021 Top Doctors list.
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September 21, 2020
Getting a Flu Shot Has Never Been More Important
This fall, children and adults should receive a flu shot to prevent widespread illness, as cases of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu are expected to rise, potentially at the same time, says Loyola University Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Kevin Smith, MD.
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April 1, 2020
Loyola Medicine Doctor Urges Alcohol Moderation During Pandemic to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
Majid Afshar, MD, has done extensive research on the effects of alcohol on immunity and respiratory health
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January 2, 2020
Chicago Magazine Names ThirtyThree Loyola Medicine Physicians to 2020 Top Doctors List
Thirty-three Loyola Medicine physicians have been named to Chicago magazine's Top Doctors 2020 list. According to the magazine, physicians are selected as the best in the area by their peers.
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August 12, 2019
Loyola Medicine Encouraging Medicare Wellness Visits to Help Prevent Disease and Disability
Loyola Medicine is encouraging seniors to undergo annual Medicare wellness visits as a way to help prevent disease and disability.
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June 13, 2019
This Fathers Day, Make Sure Dad is Watching His Health
With Father's Day coming up, now is a good time for dads to take stock of their health and make sure they're current on screening tests for leading diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.