Dr. Laura Lafave, MD | Skokie, IL | Internist

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Dr. Laura Lafave specializes in internal medicine, bringing 37 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare. Dr. Lafave speaks English and provides care for a wide range of internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Lafave practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Skokie, Glenview, Highland Park, and Arlington Heights. She has a primary affiliation with Endeavor Health Skokie Hospital. Her expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating diabetes, and addressing elevated lipid levels. She performs breast cancer screenings and complete blood count tests as part of her comprehensive care approach. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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4.1

54 Ratings
37 years of experience
57 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
16 written reviews
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Female

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Dr Laura LaFave is an excellent doctor. She makes you feel at ease and make time to listen to your problems regarding your health. She is very patient, caring and has a good bedside manner. She is very thorough, and explains things clearly. She answer her emails promptly. I am very happy to be my doctor.

June 11th, 2024

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If I could give negative stars, I would. This is a horrible doctor. My elderly mother went to her because her PCP retired. Dr. LaFave disregarded her complaints of not feeling well, and even after the blood and urine tests indicated a significant UTI, she did not treat it because my mom didn't have a burning when urinating or a fever. Needless to say, the UTI got worse, my mom started feeling really confused, had a car accident, and then fell and broke her hip. I don't know if she will ever recover. If only this doctor cared enough to listen to my mom's complaints and not tell her that you should expect to feel bad when you get old.

August 12th, 2023

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Bad experience.

May 5th, 2022

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My husband and I have been going to Dr. Lafave for 25+ years. Very thorough and caring. Rely on her opinion and gives us good referrals when needed. Have recommended her to family members and friends.

July 9th, 2018

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I have been going to Dr. LaFave for the last 4 years and she is a great Dr. takes her time and asks and answers questions.

November 27th, 2017

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She saved my life by recommending an early mammogram for me which discovered Cancer

October 17th, 2017

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She has no idea what she's doing her bedside manner is beyond horrible. Also her and her staff are extremely rude and snotty.

May 3rd, 2017

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I have been a patient of Dr. LaFave for many years. Dr. LaFave is the best doctor that I have ever had. Dr. LaFave really CARES about her patients and is a great doctor who really LISTENS to her patients. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Dr. LaFave as a doctor to anyone!

November 9th, 2016

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Awesome Experience!

November 7th, 2015

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Dr Lafave's office is the worst doctor's office I've ever been. I've gotten sick a few times this summer and every time I call her to ask what to do, she tells me to "wait it out" so eventually I become too ill to even come in and am forced to go to an emergency care service. Her staff is rude and unprofessional and I always leave the office upset.

September 22nd, 2015

Northshore Medical Group Skokie

9977 Woods Dr Ste 160Skokie, IL 60077

Tel: (847) 663-8350

Mon8:30 am - 8:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm

SunClosed

Glenbrook Hospital

2100 Pfingsten RdGlenview, IL 60026

Tel: (847) 657-5800

Highland Park Hospital

777 Park Ave WHighland Park, IL 60035

Tel: (847) 432-8000

Northwest Community Healthcare

800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005

Tel: (847) 618-1000

Skokie Hospital

9600 Gross Point RdSkokie, IL 60076

Tel: (847) 677-9600


Dr. Laura Lafave, MD	Dr. Patrick Joseph Stiff, MD	Dr. Gretel Ruiz-Jorge, MD	Dr. Beatriz L. Huertas Rivera, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (54 Ratings)	4.3 (32 Ratings)	3.3 (3 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience			26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Skokie , IL	Maywood , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine			Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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Internal Medicine

Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Alzheimer's Disease
Arthritis
Asthma
Atrial Fibrillation
Check-up
Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
Heartburn
Immunization
Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
Pediatrics
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss
Weight Loss (non-surgical)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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What languages does Dr. Laura Lafave speak?: Dr. Laura Lafave speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Laura Lafave's office located?: Dr. Laura Lafave's office is located at 9977 Woods Dr Ste 160, Skokie, IL, 60077.

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