Parag Thakkar, MD

Specialties

Diagnosis and treatment of all health conditions seen in adults (14 years and older)

Annual wellness check and physicals including lab test, EKG and adult vaccination

Screening/​prevention for conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure

Minor surgeries such as removal of skin tags, moles, precancerous lesions

Joint and trigger point injections

Preoperative evaluation before minor and major surgeries

School, sports and pre-​employment physicals

Routine women health– breast exam, ordering mammogram and osteoporosis screening

Diagnosis and management of complex medical problems that often exist in older individuals

History

Established in 2002.

After practicing in a group for 2 years, I started my solo practice in 2002 with a goal of providing patient centered and personalized care. It has been professionally very satisfying experience for myself and over last several years many of my patients have become friends. I thank all my patients for continued privilege to serve them.

Meet the Business Owner

Parag T.

Business Owner

Professional Training:

Internal Medicine Residency training at Robert Packer Hospital and Guthrie Health System (affiliated with State University of New York), June 1997 to June 2000

Medical School Education at B. J. Medical College, India, Graduated 1996

Certification and Licensure:

Licensed Physician-​Illinois

American Board of Internal Medicine

Practice Experience & Professional Interests:

General Internal Medicine since July 2000. I have special interest in diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol management. My focus is to modify risk factors thereby prevent and delay progression of diseases.

Hospital Affiliation:

Dr.Thakkar has admitting privileges at Advocate Condell Medical Center.

Other Information:

I am married and we have two children. We live in lake county. I enjoy listening to music, reading, Internet surfing and playing with my kids. I also speak Hindi and Gujarati language.