Dr. John W Karesh, MD

Dr. John Karesh is an internal medicine physician with nearly five decades of clinical experience serving patients throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. With 49 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Karesh brings extensive knowledge to the care of adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Karesh maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare systems, including Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center, and Advocate Christ Medical Center, with practice locations in Aurora, Downers Grove, and Elgin. His clinical expertise includes treating patients with high cholesterol and related lipid disorders. He also addresses mobility concerns …such as limping and incorporates therapeutic approaches like physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans. Patients have given Dr. Karesh an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with his care.