2,339 Internists Found in Des Plaines, IL

We found 2,339 Internists available in Des Plaines, IL with an average 4 stars across 19,153 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 1,077 Internists listed are accepting new patients and 944 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Firas Aubeid, MD, MBA, FACP

Internal Medicine
Flexible scheduling
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
LEMONT, IL
"Dr. Aubeid is a truly caring and thorough physician. He listens, explains things clearly, and never makes you feel rushed." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD

Pain Medicine
Spent time with me
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.1 mi
"He was the third pain doctors I’ve seen over the last 5 years in Chicago and by far the best. I’ll never see anyone else." View Profile

Dr. Andrei Milan Rakic, MD

Pain Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.1 mi
Dr. Andrei Rakic, MD is double-board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management and part founder of MAPS Centers For Pain Control. View Profile

Dr. Matthew Griffin, MD

Sports Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Dr. Matthew Griffin, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Genesis Orthopedic and Spine in Westfield, West Orange, Morristown, Ridgewood, and Middletown, New Jersey. View Profile

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Dr. Leonard Marc Klein, MD

Internal Medicine
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Only doctor Who cares about his patients, he is the best." View Profile

Dr. Stuart Spencer Ferber, MD

Internal Medicine
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Dr. Stuart Ferber is absolutely amazing, professional, intelligent, and has a wonderful, bedside manner. I’ve been with him since he was in Wheeling!" View Profile

Dr. Thomas Pontinen, MD

Pain Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.1 mi
"He was the third pain doctors I’ve seen over the last 5 years in Chicago and by far the best. I’ll never see anyone else." View Profile

Dr. Venkata Raju Behara, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL0.1 mi
"Very professional and caring. Truly interested in my well being" View Profile

Dr. Dean Eliot Kravis, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL1.7 mi
"Dr. Kravis is brilliant. Don't listen to people writing negativity, each of us has a different personality. He is quiet, but listens." View Profile

Dr. Evgueni M Minev, MD

Nephrology
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Dr. Minev is very thorough and always answers all my questions. He also makes me feel comfortable talking about my medical issues." View Profile

Dr. Nina Merel, MD

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Dr. Merel is an excellent doctor and I will highly recommend her to my family and friends!" View Profile

Dr. Gerald Howard Lewis, MD

Geriatric Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.3 mi
"Dr. Gerald Lewis is the definition of everything you want your doctor to be. He is extremely intuitive, kind, caring and responsive." View Profile

Dr. James G Nikolakakis, DO

Internal Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.3 mi
"Very pleased with him." View Profile

Dr. Thomas Daniel Palella, MD

Internal Medicine
Des Plaines, IL1.7 mi
Dr. Thomas Daniel Palella, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL. Their specialties include Internal Medicine, Rheumatology. View Profile

Dr. Gary Krikor Artinian, MD

Internal Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.1 mi
"Listened, carefully considered my compoliants" View Profile

Dr. Blazej Lojewski, MD

Family Medicine
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Very friendly but highly qualified.He helped me when I was in difficult situation.Never refuses to help." View Profile

Dr. Douglas Adler, MD

Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"The staff was very caring and professionl" View Profile

Dr. Gerald Marc Eisenberg, MD

Rheumatology
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.3 mi
Dr. Gerald Marc Eisenberg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with another office in Morton Grove, IL. He has 50 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sanjay P Patel, MD

Internal Medicine
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Sanjay P Patel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Bloomingdale, IL and Des Plaines, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Gerald Alan Cohen, MD

Internal Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.3 mi
"Dr. Cohen is always honest with you and will tell you what you need to do to improve your health. He is a great listener. He will be greatly missed. Happy retirement!" View Profile

Dr. Ajay Arvind Madhani, MD

Hospital Medicine
37 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"10/10 patient-centered care. Would recommend to anyone." View Profile

Dr. Joseph M Chimino, DO

Internal Medicine
19 years exp
Park Ridge, IL2.8 mi
Dr. Joseph M Chimino, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Park Ridge, IL, with other offices in Park Ridge, IL and Libertyville, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Wolf Dietrich Peddinghaus

Internal Medicine
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"He is kind, thorough, asks questions then listen with understanding, makes patients feel comfortable. Highly recommend." View Profile

Dr. Seong Hyo Chin, MD

Geriatric Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL1.7 mi
"Simply the best doctor I’ve ever had. I never feel rushed. He is always taking his time to explain both conditions and treatment thoroughly and in Laymans terms." View Profile

Dr. Andrei Milan Rakic, MD

Pain Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.1 mi
Dr. Andrei Rakic, MD is double-board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management and part founder of MAPS Centers For Pain Control. View Profile

Dr. Olga Goodman, MD

Rheumatology
1 Award
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL1.7 mi
"Dr. Olga Goodman is an exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable physician who demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and patient care." View Profile

Dr. Andrew Michael Peck, MD

Nephrology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Excellent Doctor with great compassion. Takes an interest in his patients well being." View Profile

Dr. Elsa Hernandez-Outly, MD

Addiction Medicine
Des Plaines, IL1.4 mi
"Great dr except front desk said dr outley wouldn't be there on Friday but another person could write my prescriptions, and when I went she could only write 1 out of 3 and I've had to wait 3 days and I work tomorrow and I have cold sweats and feel horrible now...." View Profile

Dr. Vincent A Di Silvestro, MD

Internal Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"I was looking for help with weight loss for my daughter. She suffers from Hashimoto’s syndrome, and it has always been very hard for her to lose weight no matter what she tried. " View Profile

Dr. Azza Said Suleiman, MD

Nephrology
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"I have had the pleasure of having Dr. Sulieman for over 16 Years. She is extremely warm, welcoming and staying on top of my ever changing medical conditions." View Profile

Dr. Judy Joseph, MD

Internal Medicine
38 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Best primary ever! Has been mine forever and I wouldn’t change. Very often same day appointments. Always responds in emergencies even in the night!" View Profile

Dr. Amir A Turayhi, MD

Internal Medicine
48 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Dr. Turayhi was very honest about all the work he was going to do and explained everything. Not only that he also was able to accommodate my busy schedule. " View Profile

Dr. Sreenivas Guddeti Reddy, MD

Diagnostic Radiology
Flexible scheduling
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Hinsdale, IL
"Excellent clinical skills with amazing bedside manner. Very courteous and eager to know my problems." View Profile

Dr. Mehul Ramesh Shah, MD

Internal Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Mehul Ramesh Shah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Des Plaines, IL and Chicago, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Harold Bregman, MD

Nephrology
52 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL0.1 mi
Dr. Harold Bregman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Norridge, IL and Niles, IL(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. RAJESH JINDAL

Internal Medicine
28 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Dr. Jindal is very thorough and very personable. He caught things that none of my previous doctors had, and as a result greatly enhanced my quality of life." View Profile

Dr. David Selwyn Sager, MD

Rheumatology
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL1.7 mi
"I owe my better health to his direction" View Profile

Dr. Kamal Atmaram Patel, MD

Internal Medicine
33 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Kamal Atmaram Patel, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL. He has 33 years of experience. His specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Bozena Witek, MD

Oncology
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Bozena Witek, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with another office in Des Plaines, IL. She has 43 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Neil Rosenberg, MD

Pulmonology
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Neil Rosenberg, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Oak Park, IL and Northlake, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Tina Sookyoung Han, MD

Internal Medicine
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL0.1 mi
"Dr. Han knows her fields. She is caring, calm, decisive and efficient. She is genuinely interested in her patients and their well being." View Profile

Dr. Nicholas Steve Papanos, MD

Psychiatry
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Nicholas Steve Papanos, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Park Ridge, IL and Evanston, IL(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Bela Dinkerrai Desai, MD

Internal Medicine
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Park Ridge, IL2.8 mi
Dr. Bela Dinkerrai Desai, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Park Ridge, IL, with other offices in Hoffman Estates, IL and Park Ridge, IL. View Profile

Dr. Anil Kachru, MD

Pulmonology
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Anil Kachru, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Des Plaines, IL and Chicago, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brian Howard Albert, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"THE BEST HEART DOCTOR" View Profile

Dr. Ilja Faibussowitsch, MD

Critical Care Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Ilja Faibussowitsch, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Chicago, IL and Des Plaines, IL(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Matthew Charles Menezes, MD

Nephrology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL0.1 mi
Dr. Matthew Charles Menezes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Niles, IL and Des Plaines, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Glenn Irwin Cabin, MD

Internal Medicine
59 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"although he is no longer practicing,he was great. hope my next dr is as personable as he was." View Profile

Dr. David Winslow Hines, MD

Infectious Disease
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. David Winslow Hines, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Crestwood, IL and Oak Park, IL(and 20 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ehab Mohamed Ali Shams, MD

Internal Medicine
43 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"awsome doctor" View Profile

Dr. Matthew Griffin, MD

Sports Medicine
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Dr. Matthew Griffin, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Genesis Orthopedic and Spine in Westfield, West Orange, Morristown, Ridgewood, and Middletown, New Jersey. View Profile

Dr. Daniel Kniaz, MD

Nephrology
45 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Great Dr. explains in detail what your issues are and what to do to improve. Dr. Kniaz is very passionate and takes his profession serious." View Profile

Dr. Seta Siran D Sultanian, MD

Internal Medicine
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Great doctor, but her staff used to be better. I went to a few doctors who did more and more tests with no results." View Profile

Dr. Wajde Dabah, MD

Internal Medicine
15 years exp
DES PLAINES, IL1.1 mi
Dr. Wajde Dabah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in DES PLAINES, IL, with other offices in Hoffman Estates, IL and DES PLAINES, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Guy Thomas Kochvar, MD

Infectious Disease
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"My 18 year old son was too sick to leave for college. Fever, horrific night sweats, no appetite for 14 days." View Profile

Dr. Lawrence Alan Rudnick, MD

Critical Care Medicine
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Lawrence Alan Rudnick, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Des Plaines, IL and Arlington Heights, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Victor A Forys, MD

Internal Medicine
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Park Ridge, IL1.9 mi
"Dr Forys not only he is carring and a grwat Dr. He makes me feel comfortable & relax, when I have my visits, at the Clinic. " View Profile

Dr. Carl Morris Silberman, MD

Internal Medicine
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Carl Morris Silberman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Des Plaines, IL and Arlington Heights, IL(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Christopher Robert Pavlovic, MD

Interventional Cardiology
26 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Christopher Robert Pavlovic, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Park Ridge, IL and Chicago, IL. View Profile

Dr. Murray Salzman, MD

Pulmonology
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Murray Salzman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Evanston, IL and Arlington Heights, IL. He has 51 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rajan Hasmukh Patel, MD

Internal Medicine
27 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.9 mi
"Dr Patel is an amazing doctor. He gets back to you within minutes after contacting him. He is a great diagnostician." View Profile

Dr. Steven E Tureff, MD

Internal Medicine
44 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.9 mi
"Dr. Tureff is the best doctor I have ever had, hands down. Dr. Tureff cares for both of my parents, as well as my fiancé and me." View Profile

Dr. Katherine Ann Kotcherian, MD

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
"Dr. Kotcherian is always very professional, friendly and very thorough. She is very easy to talk to and listens to what you say." View Profile

Dr. Purshotam D Sawlani, MD

Cardiovascular Disease
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Des Plaines, IL2.2 mi
Dr. Purshotam D Sawlani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Des Plaines, IL, with other offices in Des Plaines, IL and Chicago, IL(and 4 other locations). View Profile

What is an Internist and How Can They Help You?

An internist specializes in adult medicine, providing comprehensive care for complex medical conditions. These physicians excel at diagnosing challenging cases and managing patients with multiple organ system involvement.

Internists complete medical school and a three-year internal medicine residency. Many pursue subspecialty fellowship training in fields such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or infectious disease, though general internists maintain broad adult medical expertise.

An Internist's clinical practice encompasses:

  • Concentrates on adult patient populations and multi-system medical management
  • Conducts medical history reviews, physical assessments, diagnostic test interpretation
  • Manages metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, infectious processes, and immune-mediated diseases
  • Employs pharmaceutical management, preventive medicine, health counseling, and specialist coordination
  • Alternative titles: adult medicine specialist, general internist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Internist in Des Plaines who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Internists in Des Plaines who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Internists in Des Plaines who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Internists providing telehealth services in Des Plaines. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Internists in Des Plaines?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Internists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Internist in Des Plaines?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Des Plaines. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Internists in Des Plaines have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Des Plaines. This helps you find an Internist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Internists in Des Plaines without calling?
Search for Internists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Internist in Des Plaines with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Internists in Des Plaines. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Internist in Des Plaines?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Internist.
How can I locate an Internist in Des Plaines who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Internists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Internist in Des Plaines who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Internists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Internists who work there.

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