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Our Division of General Internal Medicine is committed to providing comprehensive medical care to adults, especially those with complex, chronic conditions.

Known as internists, our physicians specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult illnesses. We offer a range of services both in hospital settings and outpatient clinics throughout Cook County, ensuring that our care is accessible and tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients.

Our outpatient services are designed to manage and treat various health conditions while promoting overall well-being:

  • Advanced Illness Management: Specialized care for advanced diseases requiring complex management strategies.
  • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and Chemoprevention: Counseling and preventive measures for those at high risk of breast cancer.
  • Colon Cancer Screening: Essential screenings to detect colon cancer early when it is most treatable.
  • Evaluation and Management of Common Breast Problems: Comprehensive care for breast health issues.
  • Genetic Counseling and Testing: For hereditary cancer syndromes, providing crucial information and support for preventive care decisions.
  • Geriatric Primary Care: Tailored primary care services for elderly patients.
  • Health Education for Chronic Disease Self-Management: Empowering patients to manage their chronic conditions through education.
  • Palliative Care: Specialized medical care focusing on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness.
  • Pre-operative Risk Assessment: Evaluations to determine medical risks before undergoing surgery.
  • Primary Care: Routine and preventive health care services to maintain general health.
  • Senior Assessment: Comprehensive evaluations to address the unique health needs of older adults.
  • Smoking Cessation: Programs designed to help patients quit smoking and improve their overall health.

We provide extensive care for hospitalized adults, ensuring that complex health needs are met with expertise and compassion:

  • General Medical Care: Comprehensive medical services for hospitalized adults.
  • Medical Consultation: Expert opinions and management plans for complex medical issues.
  • Palliative Care Consultation: Specialist consultations to enhance comfort and quality of life for hospitalized patients facing serious illnesses.
  • Expertise: Our team of internists brings extensive experience and a deep understanding of how to treat complex adult health issues effectively.
  • Comprehensive Care: From routine check-ups to advanced disease management, we offer a full spectrum of services to meet your healthcare needs.
  • Patient-Centered: We prioritize personalized care plans that respect the preferences and needs of each patient.
  • Accessibility: With facilities spread across Cook County, we ensure that high-quality care is never far away.

Providers

Christine Acob, MD
Christine Acob, MD
Christine
Acob,
MD
Adekonla T. Adegunsoye, MD
Adekonla
T.
Adegunsoye,
Chronic disease management, hypertension, diabetes
Wasay Ahmed, MD
Wasay
U
Ahmed,
MD
General Medicine
Michael Alebich, DO
Michael
Alebich,
Elia M. Disavino, MD
Elias Alhanoun, MD
Elias
Alhanoun,
MD
Vanessa Alonso, MD
Vanessa
Alonso,
Irene S. Aluen Metzner, MD
Irene
S.
Aluen Metzner,
Breast Health, Cancer Genetics, LGBTQ health, Addiction Medicine
Saad Alvi, MD
Saad
Alvi,
Inpatient Medicine, Outpatient Medicine, Medical Education
Amatur Rehman Amarah, MD
Amatur
Rehman
Amarah,
Araceli Andablo, MD
Araceli Andablo, MD
Araceli
Andablo,
MD

Locations

Care Close to Home

High quality care with a large network of health care centers in Cook County

1969 W. Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000
Hospitals

500 E. 51st St.
Chicago, IL 60615

(312) 572-2000
Hospitals

3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd.,
Suite 300
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

1645 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Ford Heights, IL 60411

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

500 E. 51st St.
Chicago, IL 60615

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

13450 S. Kedzie Ave.
Robbins, IL 60472

(312) 864-0200
Community Health Centers

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CCH Holiday Hours

Stroger Hospital and Provident Hospital are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911, or go to your nearest emergency department.

CCH Health Centers will be open limited hours for the holidays.

Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 28, 2024: CLOSED

Christmas Eve – Tuesday, December 24, 2024: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25, 2024: CLOSED

New Year’s Eve – Tuesday, December 31, 2024: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1, 2025: CLOSED