CFCCC Resource Guide |
Doctors Etc.
This list includes doctors and other health care providers who have been recommended by our members, who are generally willing to listen to you about CFS and who have some experience with it. What we know about these doctors is listed as well.
Some are traditional medical doctors, others are medical doctors who treat with alternative medicine therapies, and others provide ancillary health care or non-traditional medical care. This list should not be considered an endorsement by the Chicago CFS Association.
American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) American Financial Center, Suite 625 7701 E. Kellogg, Suite 625 Wichita, KS 67207-1705 316-684-5500 fax: 316-684-5709 Email: administrator@aaem.com Website: http://www.aaem.com/ Contact an environmental doctor near you.
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental MedicineOffers referrals for certified acupuncturists website: www.medicalacupuncture.org for list of area physicians
American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM) 23121 Verdugo Drive, Suite 204 Laguna Hills, CA 92653 800-532-3688 Founded 1973. Search engine for MDs and Dos (complementary/alternative medicine). e-mail: acam@acam.org website: www.acam.org
Tom Bayne, D.C. 1332 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025 224-521-1212 Chiropractor; does TBM (Total Body Modification), detox, and nutrition. Payment expected at time of visit. Will provide forms for client to submit bill to insurance. Offers discount to CFS sufferers if they mention this Resource Directory. Makes house calls.
Cheryl Becker For info about this healing method: www.feldenkrais.com
Thomas E. Benson, M.D.Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics Weber
Medical Clinic Accepts Medicare in certain counties. Affiliated with Richland Memorial Hospital.
Keith Berndtson, M.D. 15 North Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 Parkridgemd.com 847-232-9800 fax: 847-232-9810Alternative medicine Accepts BC/BS. Alan Bilyeu, M.D.620 N. Putnam Moweaqua, IL 62550 217-768-3884 Family Practice Accepts Medicare, Medicaid (Moweaqua residents only), some HMOs, BC/BS. 10% discount for people with no insurance. Decatur Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Kathleen Bogacz, M.D. Fairway Bldg. 8707 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL 60077 847-677-8880 Internist Accepts Medicare and Medicaid, some PPOs, including BC/BS. Sliding scale on as individual basis. Affiliated with Evanston Hospital.
Diane Boone, M.D. Opthamologist Rockford Clinic 2300 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 815-971-2000 Accepts Medicare and various other insurance.
Born Preventive Health Care Clinic3700 52nd St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Ph: 616-656-3700 Fax: 616-656-3701 Accepts Medicare, no Medicaid. No sliding scale. Metropolitan Hospital
Robert Boxer, M.D. 64 Old Orchard Skokie, IL 60077 847-677-0260 Allergist familiar with Environment Illnesses and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities. Accepts Medicare assignment. Does not accept Medicaid or any other insurance. Sliding scale offered to patients with CFS on financial basis. Makes house calls in certain cases. Affiliated with Rush North Shore Hospital.
Steven Bundra, M.D. 1921 Lake Ave., Suite B Wilmette, IL 60091 847-853-9100 Internal Medicine Accepts Medicare assignment, BC/BS PPO. No Medicaid. Affiliated with Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals.
Caring Medical and Rehab ServicesRoss Hauser M.D. 715 Lake St., Suite 600 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-7789 Alternative Medicine, rehabilitation clinic Does not accept insurance of any kind. Payment at time of service. No sliding scale
Amelia Case, D.C., Dr. Divya Sharda, D.C., Dr. Merrill Galera, M.D.8 W. Chestnut . Chicago, IL 60610 312-266-9090 Chiropractor, acupuncturist,
nutritionist, physical therapist, massage therapist. wheelchair accessible
Annabella Castillo-Juat, M.D. 3019 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 Ph 773-528-8372 Fax 773-871-8358 OB/GynAccepts Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs,
PPOs, BC/BS. Sliding scales to patients on individual basis. House
calls in certain cases
Connie Catellani, M.D.7830 N. Kilbourn Ave. Skokie, IL 60076 847-673-5300 847-733-9900 Holistic, internal, and family medicine. No insurance accepted. Sliding scale on individual basis.
Center for Integral Health Joel Shepperd, M.D., and Timothy Fior, M.D. (see individual entries) 400 E. 22nd St., Suite F Lombard, IL 60148 630-792-9311 website: centerforintegralhealth.com Homeopathy, family practice.
Chicago Women’s Health Center 3435 N. Sheffield Ave. (Link’s Hall bldg.) 2nd flr. Chicago, IL 60657 773-935-6126 Gynecology, counseling, alternate insemination, fertility. Non-profit, offers sliding scale according to income.
Jack Clemis, M.D. 151 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 914 Chicago, IL 60601 1-312-938-4327 Ear, Nose, and Throat Accepts Medicare assignment, BC/BS, and some PPOs. Hospital Affiliations: Northwestern, St. Joseph, and St. Francis.
Larry Clemmons111 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 1730Chicago, IL 60602 312-368-0140; Reflexology; Stress Reduction No insurance accepted. Sliding scale on individual basis. Affiliated with Northwestern & Christ Hospitals.
Karen Cokley, L.C.S.W., Robert CokelyMental Health Center 348 W. Prairie Ave., #3 Decatur, IL 62522 217-422-0053 Wheelchair accessible; Accepts Medicare; some PPOs and HMOs, BC/BS. No sliding scale. Affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital.
Cook County Hospital (John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County) Division of Occupational Medicine Medical Clinic 1901 W. Harrison Ave. 1st floor Chicago, IL 60612 312-864-6000 Opens 8 AM, first come, first serve. Offers sliding scale of fees. Each candidate goes through financial interview, then pays accordingly Dr. Joseph ‘Joe’ Couri; Dr. Vaughan HannaMethodist Rheumatologists 120 N. E. Glen Oak, Suite 100 Peoria, IL 61603 309-671-8270 fax: 309-672-3171 Rheumatology Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, PPOs, BC/BS; No HMOs. Possible help for hardship cases. Affiliated with Methodist Hospital.
Dermatology, American Academy of Information on skin, hair and nail conditions. www.aad.org or toll free 888-462-DERM for free pamphlets. Marshall Dickholtz, Jr., D.C.Health Smart 2565 Schermer Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 Chiropractor 847-272-1000 Fax 847-967-7241 Currently accepting Medicare; no HMOs. No sliding scale.
Marshall Dickholtz, Sr., Dr. ChungChiropractic Health Center 3420 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 773-267-0020 dmarshallsr@worldnet.att.net By appointment only. Chiropractor specializing In disorders of the spine and nervous system, wheelchair accessible Accepts Medicare; No Medicaid, HMOs. Sliding scale in hardship cases. No hospital affiliation
Catherine Dillon, M.D.9669 N. Kenton Skokie, IL 60076 847-933-3956 fax 847-763-1795 Gynecologist Accepts HMOs, BC/BS and PPOs. Sliding scale on individual basis. Affiliated with: St. Francis Hospital, Rush North Shore Hospital, Lutheran General.
Eating Disorders Info packet will comeCenter for Contextual Change 9239 Gross Point Road Ph: 847-676-4447
Mary Pat Eitzen, Psy.D.309 Ashland Ave. Evanston, IL 60202 847-328-1253 Licensed Clinical Psychologist Accepts some HMOs, BC/BS PPO, sliding scale. Reduced rates for CFS patients.
Robert Elghammer, Sr., M.D.Danville Pediatric Center 723 N. Logan Ave. Danville, IL 61832 217-446-3259 Pediatrics and allergies; Chemical Sensitivities and Environmental (children only) Accepts PPOs, Illinois Public Aid, and sliding scale on an individual basis. Provena Medical Center.
EMDRIA
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful new method of doing psychotherapy. Alleviates different types of psychological distress. Most effective in Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (VA recommended), but has alleviated pain and discomfort due to CFS and Fibromyalgia. Insurance issues handled according to individual basis.
P.O. Box 141925 Austin, TX 78714-0824 Ph: 512-451-5200 Toll Free in the US: 866-451-5200 Fax: 512-451-5256 E-mail emdira@aol.com Website: http://www.emdria.org/
William Epperly, M.D. Family Doctors of Dupage 245 S. Gary Ave., Suite 105 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-893-9661 Accepts some PPOs and BC/BS. Sliding scale on individual basis. Discount to persons with CFS if a cash patient & no insurance. Affiliated with Central Dupage Hospital.
Erie Family Health Center1701 W. Superior and 2750 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60647-5257 312-666-3488 Superior Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, BC/BS, some PPOs and Signa HMO. Sliding scale based on income and family size. Government funded. Affiliated with Northwestern Hosptial.
Elizabeth Erkenswick, D.C. 1609 Chicago Ave, Ste. A Evanston, IL 60201-4504 Ph: 847-869-1313 Fax: 847-869-1717 Chiropractor No insurance accepted; $30 discount for seniors, other on individual basis. Makes house calls.
Sidney Feldman, M.D. 3000 N. Halsted, #606 Chicago, IL 60657-5194 773-296-3700 Internist Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, PPOs, BC/BS. No HMOs. Sliding scale on individual basis. Affiliated with Illinois Masonic Hospital. Timothy Fior, M.D. Center for Integral Health 400 E. 22nd St., Suite F Lombard, IL 60148 630-792-9311 website: centerforintegralhealth.com Homeopathy, family practice Medicare, does not accept Medicaid or other insurance. Patient is billed at time of services. Sliding scale on individual basis; occasional house calls. Affiliated with Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village.
Nancy Flynn, RN, MA95 Olesen Dr. Naperville, IL 60540 630-416-1744 njoflynn@aol.com Holistic nurse consultant
Lisa Fortman, M.D.911 N. Elm St., Suite 301 Hinsdale, IL 60521 630-986-1420 General practice. Accepts Medicare. Other insurance: only accepting new patients with HMOs at this time. 25% discount to patients without insurance and pay at time of service. Affiliated with Hinsdale Hospital.
Michael Friedman, M.D. Ear, Nose, & Throat Specialist 3000 N. Halsted, #401 Chicago, IL 60657 773-296-5500 or 30 N. Michigan, # 1107 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph 312-236-3642 Fax 312-236-5162
Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, HMOs & PPOs, BC/BS. Affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic, Rush University Center, Lincoln Park Hospitals.
Richard H. Gainey M.D.Arthritis and Rheumatism 15300 W. Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 Office Hours: By Appointment Only 708-403-7788 Does not accept Medicare assignment or Medicaid. Some PPOs and BC/BS. Paris Community Hospital, Palos Heights.
Carl R. Geipel, D.C. 125 W. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440 630-378-4100 Holistic health care Accepts Medicare; will bill patient's insurance.
Jerry Gore, M.D. Center for Holistic Medicine 240 Saunders Rd. Riverwoods/Deerfield, IL 60015 847-236-1701 Homeopath, holistic medicine Accepts BC/BS PPO.
Dr. GuoTon Shen Health 665 Pasquinelli, Unit #203 Westmont, IL 60559 630-789-2350 or 2131 S. Archer, Chinatown 312-842-2775 Cash, Check or Credit only; sliding scale on individual basis. Chinese Herbs, Chinese Massage, acupuncture.
Pauline Harding, MD 3925 75th St., Ste. 105 Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 701-1050 Does not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Accepts BC/BS HMO.
Cynthia Curtis Harington, LNC Rose Quest Nutrition Centre 200 N. Michigan Ave., #404A Chicago, IL 60602 312-444-9234 and 410 Lincolnway, East Mishawaka, IN 46544 574-259-5653 Payment at time of service. Does not accept Medicare or insurance of any kind. Sliding scale on individual basis. Nutritionist and Swedish massage.
Ross A. Hauser, M.D. (See Caring Medical and Rehab Services)715 Lake St., Suite 600 Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-7789 Alternative Medicine, rehabilitation clinic Does not accept insurance of any kind. No sliding scale. Payment at time of service.
Manorama S. Hermon, M.D.Adolescent Medicine, Allergy, Environmental Medicine (Pediatrics only), Preventive Medicine 100
W 1st St Medicaid accepted, some HMOs, PPOs. Affiliated with CGH Medical Center.
Craig Hilgendorf, D.C. 1425 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187 630-668-9626 Chiropractic neurologist; clinical kinesiologist Accepts Medicare assignment. Will bill patient's insurance at their request, but payment expected at time of service.
Daniel J. Hirsen, M.D. 5600 W. Addison Chicago, IL 60634 773-283-0444 fax: 773-283-0901 Accepts Medicare assignment. Accepts some HMOs, PPOs, BC/BS. Possible sliding scale on individual basis. Affiliated with MacNeil and Christ Hospitals.
Linda Holt, M.D.Women's Medical Group 64 Old Orchard Center, Suite 200 Skokie, IL 60077 847-673-3130 Gynecologist; practice fills up from time to time Accepts Medicare and some HMOs; sliding scale on individual basis. Affiliated with Evanston Hospital.
Martha Howard, M.D.Wellness Associates of Chicago http://www.wellness-associates.com Eastern medicine Does not accept insurance at this time. Sliding scale on individual basis.
Richard Hrdlicka, M.D. 302 Randall Road, Suite 206 Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-1900 fax: 630-232-7971 Environmental medicine; allergies; acupuncture; nutrition; auricular medicine. Accepts BC/BS and United PPOs. Affiliated with Delnor Community Hospital in Geneva.
Fred Hult, D.C.Hult Clinic of Chiropractic Medicine 306 Front St. McHenry, IL 60050 815-344-0900 Homeopathy, nutrition Accepts Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO; no Medicaid or HMOs.
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Ltd. Dr. William Arnold, MD Dr. Susan Broy, MD Dr. Gerald Eisenberg, MD Dr. Mary Moran, MD 150 N. River Rd., #100 Des Plaines, IL 60016 847-375-3000 (&) 9000 Waukegan Road Suite 200 Morton Grove, IL 60053 847-375-3000 Medicare, Medicaid, and all other insurance handled on an individual basis.
Illinois Multi-Med (formerly Integrated Care Centers)1910 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025 847-998-1414 Ralph Dejasus, M.D. (Internal Medicine) Takes Medicare assignments, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, some PPOs. No Medicaid or HMOs. Sliding scale for hardship cases.
Illinois Poison Center800-942-5969
Andrea Friedman Ishikawa & Mitzie Labant Licensed Acupuncturists Healing Spring Acupuncture Center 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2 Glenview, IL 60025 847-901-1800 Offers NAET (allergy elimination treatment), effective for MCS Specializes in Fibromyalgia and infertility Offers $10 discount for 1st visit. Pay at time of service with Mastercard/Visa, cash, or check. Cynthia Jaffee, D.C.28 E. Jackson, Suite 909 Chicago, IL 60614 312-939-5960 Chiropractor; Nutritional Counseling & Wellness Program. Accepts most insurance, No Medicare accepted. Discount given for cash payment.
Dr. Suhair S. Abdel-Jalil, M.D. Internal Medicine and Rheumatology 800 Austin Street, Ste 163 St. Francis Hospital (847) 316-3880
Paul Jones, M.D.Ear, Nose, & Throat1725 W. Harrison Ave., Ste. 938 Chicago, IL 60612 312-942-2175 Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Rush University HMOs, PPOs, BC/BS. Sliding scale on ind. basis. Affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.
Scott Kale, M.D. 30 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 404 Chicago, IL 60603 312-726-5616 And 9701 N. Knox Ave. Suite 102 Skokie, IL 60076 847-674-3332 Accepts Medicare assignment, HMOs, PPOs, BC/BS. No Medicaid. Sliding scale on individual basis for hardship cases, CFS sufferers. Affiliated with Rush North Shore in Skokie, IL.
Charanjit Kalsi, M.D. 1200 S. York Rd. Suite 4250 Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-758-8750 Gynecologist Accepts Medicare assignment but not Medicaid. Accepts PPOs, and BC/BS. Affiliated with Elmhurst hospital.
Dr. D. Michael Kaye5701 N. Ashland, Ste. 204 Chicago, IL 60660 773-334-0575 Psychiatrist, neurologist, familiar with CFS, fibromyalgia. Accepts Medicare assignment, BC/BS PPO. No Medicaid or sliding scale. Affiliated with Lincoln Park Hospital.
Clifford Kearns, D.C.2201 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194-3891 847-301-8585 Chiropractic, acupuncture, classical homeopathy Accepts Medicare assignment, HMOs, PPOs, BC/BS. No Medicaid. Sliding scale on individual basis. Affiliated with Lutheran Hospital.
Dr. Sarah Kelly, D.O. 600 Hillgrove Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-6611 Bioset treatment for allergies; acupuncture, applied kinesiology. Offers office hours in Chicago; call number above for current schedule. Takes various insurance.
Gary Koteles, O.D. Optometrist Rockford Clinic 2300 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 815-971-2000 Accepts Medicare and various other insurance.
Mitzi Labant & Andrea Friedman Ishikawa Healing Spring Acupuncture Center 1545 Waukegan Road, Suite 2 Glenview, IL 60025 847-901-1800 Offers NAET (allergy elimination treatment), effective for MCS Specializes in Fibromyalgia and infertility Offers $10 discount for 1st visit. Pay at time of service with Mastercard/Visa, cash, or check.
Robert J. LaCava, M.D. 1750 Randall Rd., Ste. 250 Elgin, IL 60123 Treats Environmental Illness, Lyme Disease, heavy metal poisoning Insurance: BC/BS only; pay at time of service and bill ins.
Robert (Bob) LaFelice, M.S., R.D. nutritionist, andAnne Spindzor-Watson, M.D., allergist1000 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-3393 And 1585 N. Barrington Rd., Suite 606 Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 847-310-8844 Nutritionist Accepts Medicare assignment and HMOs, no Medicaid, will consider sliding scale on an individual basis. St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates, West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Oak Park Hospital, and West Lake Hospital
Lawrence Layfer, M.D.9700 N. Kenton, Suite K404 Skokie, IL 60076 847-677-0215 fax: 847-568-1696 Rheumatologist, Internal Medicine Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, some HMOs, PPOs, and BC/BS. Sliding scale possible for CFS patients on individual basis. Possible 30-50% discount for cash only patients. Makes occasional house calls. Hospital affiliation: Rush North Shore Medical Center, Rush University.
Nicholas R. LeRoy, D.C. Illinois Center for Progressive Medicine 8 South Michigan Ave., Suite 1418 Chicago, IL 60603 312-223-8448 Alternative physician; does breast thermography. Accepts BC/BS PPOs. Offers sliding scale in hardship cases on individual basis.
Leonard Levitt, M.D.1101 W. Howard St. Evanston, IL 60202-3878 847-733-9445 Dermatologist Accepts Medicare, BC/BS PPO, no HMO Affiliated with Rush North Shore Hospital
Charles Lo, M.D.55 E. Washington, Suite 1809 Chicago, IL 60602 312-782-0487 & 1140 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-848-0330 Acupuncturist & Internist, studied in China No insurance accepted. Payment due at time of treatment House calls on occasion (made by associate).
Abigail Lynn 2521 W. Winnemac Chicago, IL 60625 773-271-7967 Pager: 773-903-9842 Email: LynnAbi@aol.com Certified Massage Therapist
David M. Mael, M.D. Rheumatology 9700 N. Kenton St. Suite K-404 Skokie, IL 60076 847-677-0215 Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, some HMOs & PPOs. Affiliated with Rush Presbyterian Hospital.
Kris McGrath, M.D.500 N. Michigan, Suite 1640 Chicago, IL 60611-3777 312-222-9500 Immunologist Accepts Medicare assignment; no Medicaid. Accepts some HMOs, PPOs, and BC/BS. Offers sliding scale on individual basis, also to financially-challenged persons with CFS. Affiliated with Northwestern and St. Joseph Hospital.
Michael McNett, MD Accepts cash, Medicare assignment. No Medicaid. BC/BS PPO insurance only. Affiliated with St. Alexius Medical Center.
Mary Marcus, D.O.17901 Governor’s Hwy., Suite 206 Homewood, IL 60430 708-957-9100 Accepts Medicare assignment; BC/BS, some PPOs. No Medicaid or HMOs Gynecologist; understands chemical sensitivities. Affiliated with Hinsdale Hospital
Dr. David MarderUniversity of Illinois Occupational Medical Clinic 835 S. Wolcott, Room E144, MSB Chicago, IL 60612 312-996-7420
Michael Marlow Massage Therapist 43 N. Elizabeth St. Lombard, IL 60148-2201 630-495-3987
Phyllis Marx M.D.Women's Medical Group 64 Old Orchard Center, Suite 200 Skokie, IL 60077 847-673-3130 Gynecologist; Accepts Medicare, some HMOs Evanston Hospital
Cynthia Mears, D.O.Children's Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plaza, Mailbox #16 Chicago, IL 60614 773-327-9125 appointments 773-880-4889 Treats adolescents with CFS. Does CFS research. Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, BC/BS, some PPOs. Children’s Memorial Hospital
Dr. Mick Meiselman North Shore Gastroenterology Consultants, S.C. 506 Green Bay Rd. Kenilworth, IL 60043 847-256-3495 fax: 847-251-3878 "We are GI doctors only." Does not accept Medicare assignment, Medicaid, or HMOs. Accepts BC/BS and some PPOs. Affiliated with Glenbrook and Evanston Hospitals.
Joseph Mercola, D.O. Optimal Wellness Center 1443 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 847-985-1777 website: www.mercola.com Preventive environmental medicine/does DMPS (Mercury detoxification system.)
David Milbradt, C.A., Herbalist, AHG 1206 Mendota Street Madison, Wisconsin 53714 And W1185 McCrae Rd. Fall River, Wisconsin 53932 608-242-9331 www.abundance-a.com Acupuncture, Eastern & Western herbs; nutrition No Medicare or Medicaid. Patient must check their insurance for coverage. Sliding scale of fees on individual basis. Occasional housecalls.
Dr. Michael F. Miniter, M.D.4362 7th St. Moline, IL 61265 309-762-3400 Quad City Rheumatology Accepts Medicare, Medicaid (if IL. Public Aid), most HMOs, PPOs, and BC/BS. Affiliated with Trinity Hospital.
Catherine J. Minnick, D.P.M. Podiatrist - Foot Specialist 561 West Diversey Parkway Suite 212 Chicago, IL 60614 773-549-0323 and 5201 North Harlem Chicago, IL 60656 She makes house calls. Accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Bonnie Minsky, MA, MPH, LNC, LDN, ACNS Nutritional Concepts 1535 Lake Cook Road, Suite 204 Northbrook, IL 60062 847-498-3422 Nutritionist No insurance accepted.
Joe Mitchell Acupuncture 4836 Elm St. Skokie, IL 60077 847-674-7274
Mobile Doctors 1229 N. North Branch Suite 210
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID)Office of Communications and Public Liaison Ph: 301-496-5717
Dr. Gary R. Oberg, M.D.31 N. Virginia St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-1990 www.groberg.md.meta-ehealth.com Allergy, Environmental Medicine, hormones Accepts Medicare. No Medicaid. Affiliated with Centegra Hospitals
Thomas O'Bryan, D.C.1500 Waukegan Rd., Suite 200 Glenview, IL 60025 847-998-1234 Chiropractor, Diplomat in Nutrition Accepts Medicare; no Medicaid. Patient may submit bill to their own insurance; otherwise, payment expected at time of service. Sliding scale on individual basis.
Pam Olson, D.C. 1140 N. McLean Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 847-888-0411 Acupuncture/applied kinesiology/NAET Payment expected at time of visit.
Sylvia Panitch, M.D. 3344 Ashland Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-472-2936 Does saliva testing for hormone therapy and urine testing for amino acid therapy
Andrew Pasminski, D.C. 1342 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 773-477-2225 Chiropractor/naprapathic physician. Accepts Medicare assignment. Otherwise, payment expected at time of visit.
Laura Pearlman, M.D.Women's Medical Group 64 Old Orchard Center, Suite 200 Skokie, IL 60077 847-673-3130 Gynecologist Accepts Medicare; no HMOs. Evanston Hospital
Marilyn G. Pearson, M.D. Progressive Medical Group Internal Medicine 3000 N. Halsted St., Suite 509 Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 296-5090 Fax: (773) 296-7912 Accepts various HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid.
Neill T. Peters, M.D. Dermatologist 200 South Michigan Ave. #805 Chicago, IL 60604 312-922-3815 Affiliated with Northwestern Hospital. Accepts various PPOs.
Alfred J. Petrone, D.C. 275 W. Higgins Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL 60195 Chiropractor/kinesiologist/acupuncturist Accepts Medicare assignment, BC/BS. No Medicaid. Affiliated with Alexian Bros. Hospital.
Dr. Lori Portnoy 954 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 Ph: 773-248-2323 Chiropractor
Madhavi Rathod312-409-7038 website: www.vedichealing.com Ayurvedic advisor
Andrea Rentea, M.D.3525 W. Peterson Ave., Suite 611 Chicago, IL 60659 773-583-7793 CFS, Environmental Illness, holistic, homeopathy Accepts Medicare. No Medicaid, HMOs, or sliding scale Lincoln Park Hospital
Resurrection Health Nurse Advice LineRegistered nurses are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636)
Michael Ries, M.D. Pulmonologist 9700 N. Kenton Ave #306 Rush North Shore Hospital. Medicare and Medicaid accepted.
Melinda Ring, M.D. Medical Director, Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Center for Integrative Medicine 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, #815 Medicare & Medicaid accepted; Medicaid program will not pay for services provided by NMH-affiliated Psychologists and Dentists.
Rockford Clinic Diane Boone, MD, Opthamologist Gary Koteles, OD, Optometrist 2300 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL 61103 815-971-2000 Accepts Medicare and various other insurance.
Anna Rodecki, D.C. Lighthouse Consulting Services of Illinois, Inc. 120 West Eastman St., Ste. 305 Alternative medcine including acupuncture, chinese medicine, chiropractic, nutrition and pain management. Clinic includes neruologists, orthopedic surgeons. 847-253-9769 annarodecki@yahoo.com
Dr. Fleming Fuller RoyalThe Nevada Clinic 3663 Pecos McLeod Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-732-1400 800-641-6661 for appt. 800-437-6908 for info packet Homeopathy. Does not accept insurance or sliding fee scale. Payment expected at time of visit. No hospital affiliation.
Frederick A. Scelzo, M.D.North Suburban Ophthalmologists 1015 Central St. Evanston, IL 60201 847-328-6060 Ophthalmologist No Medicare Assignment, Medicaid, HMOs, or sliding scale. Glenbrook Hospital.
Fred J. Schultz, M .D. LM Center for Health & Healing 529 W. Roosevelt Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187 630-933-9722 Family physician practicing functional medicine.
Frank Scott Wellspring Integrative Medicine 1565 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 847-733-9900 Acupuncturist, Oriental medicine. No insurance accepted.
Sierra Integrative Medical Center Integrative Medicine that blends
conventional medicine with alternative therapies. Specializing in chronic
degenerative, autoimmune, and infectious diseases. 630-836-9800 email: info@sierraintegrative.com http://www.sierraintegrative.com/
Joel Shepperd, M.D. Center for Integral Health 400 East 22nd St., Suite F Lombard, IL 60148 630-792-9311 Homeopathy, family practice. Will submit bills to Medicare for patient, but payment is expected at time of service. No hospital affiliation.
Shawn Shianna, M.D. Freeport Ear, Nose, and Throat 1030 S. Kunkle Blvd. (after 3/03) Freeport, IL 61032 815-235-7673 Accepts Medicare assignment, Medicaid (by referral only), some HMOs, PPOs, and BC/BS. Makes house calls. Affiliated with Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Yukiko Shiraishi, Ph.D. shiraishi.y@gmail.com Psychological services for
adolescents and adults.
Barbara A. Soltes, M.D.Center for Women’s Care 6600 College Dr., Suite 1A Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-385-6710 And Rush Professional Building 1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 739 Chicago, IL 60612 312-563-9389 Reproductive Endocrinology; Gynecologist Accepts Medicare assignment; not Medicaid; no HMOs or PPOs. Rush Presbyterian, Christ Hospital
John Sunderlage, D.C.1000 McLean Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 847-888-3133 Does not accept Medicare assignment. Will help patient fill out insurance forms, but payment expected at time of service. Occasionally makes house calls.
Shirl Tarko-Halpern, MSW, LCSW 40 Holabird Loop Highwood, IL 60040 847-432-8640 Clinical social worker familiar with EI/MCS and other chronic illnesses in women.
Renee R. Taylor, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Professor/University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Occupational Therapy 1919 W. Taylor St. (MC 811) Chicago, IL 60612 312-996-3412 fax: 312-413-0256 e-mail: rtaylor@uic.edu Does not accept Medicare assignment, Medicaid, or HMOs. Accepts BC/BS and some PPOs. Tegan A. Thimesch, DPM
Brian Traubert, M.D. andJoseph Garber, M.D.2800 N. Sheridan Rd., Suite 103 Chicago, IL 60657-6163 773-525-8700 Ophthalmologists Accept Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs; sliding scale on an individual basis St. Joseph’s Hospital
The Trauma Treatment Program at theCenter for Multi-modal TreatmentOffers state-of-the-art trauma treatment using effective, new methods For more information or to make an appointment call 847-864-2723 2530 Crawford Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 Methods of Payment: fee for services but will assist in completing insurance; Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO; sliding scale.
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