Program areas at UCM Care Network Medical Group
PRIMARY CARE: Primary care practices provide expert care for preventive health and routine checkups. Care Network Medical Group has a world-renowned networK of physician specialists who can help with any medical issues that arise. A primary care physician (PCP) is a patient's main health care provider and is involved in short and long-term medical care. Every type of primary care physician is on staff, including Family Medicine Physicians, Geriatricians, Gynecologists, Internists, and Pediatricians. Many clinics also employ nurse practitioners. As a result, patients can receive the primary care services needed across a patient's lifetime. PCPs work side by side with any specialists to treat a disease or condition. Together, PCPs and specialists effectively co-manage patient health and ensure that patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care. Services provided include Annual wellness exams and preventive screenings for men, women and children, Immunizations and developmental screenings for children, Onsite outpatient procedures and diagnostics, School and sports physicals, Care for urgent medical issues, such as upper respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, sprains and bronchitis, and Care for common chronic conditions, such as diabetes, allergies, high blood pressure, asthma, arthritis, anxiety and depression. Many clinics also have onsite lab testing (e.g., blood sugar readings, urine analysis) so testing can be done at the same time patients visit physicians.
GASTROENTEROLOGY: The Digestive Diseases Center at the University of Chicago Medicine is a collaborative, multidisciplinary network of physicians, researchers and allied health professionals who share a legacy of innovation and a common purpose: to improve the lives of patients who suffer from digestive diseases. The GI Specialty teams treat conditions such as celiac disease, colon & rectal surgery, esophageal diseases, gastrointestinal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, interventional endoscopy, liver disease and transplant, obesity & weight management, pancreatic disease, and pediatric gastroenterology.
OB/GYN: Experts at the University of Chicago Medicine provide a full spectrum of general and specialized obstetric and gynecologic care. From preventive well woman exams and prenatal care to minimally invasive surgery and high-risk pregnancy care, our team offers the latest advancements in reproductive health for women and girls.
Other care network medical group specialties include Diabetes, Oncology, Rheumatology, Vascular, Multispecialty, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Radiology Oncology, Nephrology, Psychiatry, ENT, Neurology, pain management, and orthopedics.