Summary

Dr. Douglas Penate specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive primary care for adult patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center in 2014. With 15 years of experience in practice, Dr. Penate speaks Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient populations throughout Chicago.

Dr. Penate practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care in Chicago, Illinois. His expertise includes adult medicine and cholesterol management, focusing on preventive care to help patients maintain their health. He incorporates physical therapy approaches into treatment plans and utilizes manual therapy techniques when appropriate. Patients consistently rate Dr. Penate highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • Loyola University Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Northwestern Medicine Primary & Specialty Care

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 2300Chicago, IL 60611

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Dr. Douglas F. Penate, MDDr. Kathleen Amy Kennedy, MDDr. John Matera, MDDr. Nirav Nicholas Antao, DO
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
15 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILBlue Island , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas F. Penate

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas F. Penate has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas F. Penate has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center2014

Medical School

University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Douglas Penate's office is located at 259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 2300, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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