Dr. Mark C Lavizzo, MD

Dr. Mark Lavizzo is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine, bringing compassionate care to patients facing serious illnesses. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center. With 28 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lavizzo has developed deep expertise in managing complex medical conditions while focusing on comfort and quality of life for his patients. He provides care in English.

Dr. Lavizzo practices at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Kirby Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating heart failure and chronic lung disease, conditions that often benefit from his specialized palliative care approach. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as creatinine tests to monitor kidney function and helps patients manage diabetes through insulin pen training. Patients consistently …rate Dr. Lavizzo highly for his compassionate care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.