Internal Medicine in Plainfield on Naperville Road

NOTICE to all of our current and future patients: On April 6, 2009, our new Plainfield office location will be 24020 West Riverwalk Court, Suite 102.  This is just a short drive north on Route 59 from our current location.  Our office phone numbers will remain the same.

Our practice is dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive and compassionate health care of the highest quality. To accomplish our mission, we rely on a team approach that includes contribution from our staff, colleagues, and families.

Office Guidelines

Office Hours

An appointment can be scheduled by calling 815 676 2575.

Illness After Hours

A physician is on call after hours to assist with urgent medical issues. Call 815 676 2575 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.

Cancellations

Please allow at least 24 hours notice for any cancellation. Patients can cancel an appointment by calling the office at 815 676 2575. 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, please contact one of our referral coordinators at 630 717 8707.

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 and are not filled on weekends or holidays. 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.