Internal Medicine in Glen Ellyn

When your health is good, we’re here to keep it that way with preventative screenings, education and suggestions to help you live your life as well as possible. And when you have a health problem, remember we’re here to care for you.

Physicians

Family Medicine Provider at this location

• Ashok Kumar, M.D. Board Certified

Office Guidelines

Office Hours

An appointment can be scheduled by calling 630 790 1792.
The phones are open from 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and from 8 am to 12 pm every Saturday.

Illness After Hours

A physician is on call after hours to assist with urgent medical issues. Call 630 790 1792 to reach the answering service, who will contact the on call physician for you. If you have HMO insurance, you are required to obtain pre-authorization for emergency department visits from your physician, except in the case of life-threatening emergencies.

Diagnostic and Imaging Hours

To schedule an appointment, please call 630 469 9200. Routine x-rays do not require an appointment.

Laboratory Hours

Labs do not have to be scheduled.

Reminders

As a courtesy, we utilize an automated system to remind patients of upcoming appointments. If you have a 30 minute appointment scheduled, you will be reminded 48 hours and 24 hours prior. If you have a 15 minute appointment scheduled, you will be reminded 48 hours prior.

Cancellations

Please allow at least 24 hours notice for any cancellation. Patients can cancel an appointment by calling the office at 630 790 1792. A request to cancel an appointment can also be made through our automated reminder system.

Referrals to Specialists

Referrals to specialists within DuPage Medical Group usually are processed in 1-3 business days and referrals to specialists outside of DuPage Medical Group require 3-5 business days for processing. To check on the status of a referral requested by your pcp, contact our referral
coordinator at 630 790 1792.

Medication Refills

All medication refills are done during regular office hours only. Narcotic and controlled substances refills also require the approval of a patient’s primary physician. Mail order prescription requests must be picked up at the office and will not be faxed or mailed. Please allow 48-72 hours for a response to your request for a medication refill. To avoid any lapse in your medication regimen, patients should discuss the need for medication refills with the nurse or physician during their scheduled doctor’s appointment.