Family Practice near Lake Forest, IL

“I recently had my first visit in this hospital and it was a delight. They immediately made me feel very comfortable and it felt as if they had been my doctor for years. I am very happy to have found a primary care physician that I feel I can trust and connect with.”

“I recently had my first visit in this hospital and it was a delight. They immediately made me feel very comfortable and it felt as if they had been my doctor for years. I am very happy to have found a primary care physician that I feel I can trust and connect with.”

“Dr. Starkman is truly dedicated to provide patient-focused and personalized healthcare. I brought my entire family here with multiple health issues and I was impressed how much time he and Therese, NP spent with each one of us to really hear our stories and help us find the best options towards wellness! Working every day in healthcare field myself, I haven’t met so passionate practitioners that genuinely care about you as a patient and want to help. The entire office stuff is very kind and attentive to all your needs. This is what the primary care model should be everywhere!”

“Was able to make an appointment day-of and was seen at my appointment time - no wait!Douglas was very friendly, considerate, and thorough. Overall, a great experience and would recommend to anyone (who can afford the $200 membership fee). And my insurance covered the visit! Thanks Douglas!”

“Excellent diagnostician, extremely attentive and integrative.Cathie Dunal is my primary care physician and I've found her to be a thorough examiner and an excellent diagnostician. She takes as much time as necessary to gather info and provide feedback. The relationship is caring and personal. Her prescriptions for treatment range from standard to innovative. Her referrals to specialists have all been good.She is the opposite of the "Doc in a Box," and I appreciate having her as my doctor.”

“Advocate is hard to go wrong with. The healthcare experience is always good. Dr Shake is a very kind and thorough clinician as is her medical assistant staff. She is a collaborative care physician. Those who are actively collaborative in their healthcare will get along with her very well. Other physicians might feel intimidated by a patient who knows a lot. Dr Shake on the other hand is impressed by this and encourages active collaboration. The laboratory onsite is a very convenient location. The laboratory technicians are readily able to deal with serious special needs and have specialty needles for pediatric/special needs population (just ask for a butterfly needle) Lab draw was easy non traumatic and I was well informed throughout the process of what was being done. Lab technician moved in a slow and methodical manner well aware that fast moves can cause me to panic (autism and panic disorder) I am very glad I moved my care to this office and look forward to collaborating with the care team for my future care needs. Office environment is A+ - automatic entry doors make entry and exit a breeze carrying charts and the interior carries the classic advocate modernism and has recently been redone. The lab environment is extremely clean and draw chairs look like brand new. In fact everything in the office looks new! If you're looking for a high end primary care clinic. This is the one to go to if you're in northwest suburbs.”

“Been using this team of health care professionals for many years. I have moved to Wheaton and still travel back to NorthShore for my health care needs. I am very happy with my doctor and make the 35 mile trip. Fortunately I am in good shape and have been able to get back and forth.”

“Took my coworker who cut his finger on a table saw. Alex and jasmine did a great job assisting us and Dr. Strang did a great job on stitching the finger back up. Definitely recommend. Very nice staff.”

“The physician who saw me today for a routine check up went above and beyond. Dr. Doss was unhappy to hear that a previous prescription I had was unaffordable for me, so she took extra time to find an alternative but equally effective prescription option. She also was very attentive in asking about my family history and took extra care after learning that I was adopted to make sure she had an understanding that I was aware of paying attention to any possible inherent conditions and gave me not negative responses, but positive encouragement to stay on top of my health. Social distancing was in full swing at the Deerfield office, and the desk attendants were very diligent in directing patients as such.”