Dr. Tamayo Kawai, MD

Dr. Tamayo Kawai is a family medicine physician who specializes in addiction medicine, bringing 18 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Florida. Dr. Kawai is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

Based in Melrose Park, Illinois, Dr. Kawai practices at PCC Melrose Park Family Health Center and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. She focuses on treating substance use disorders, including teen substance use issues and heroin addiction. Her clinical expertise includes performing toxicology tests and providing guidance on medical devices like autoinjectors and insulin pens to help patients manage their health conditions safely.