Profile

Professional Experience

• Yorkville Internists, SC from August 2005 to current
• Palos Internists, SC from July 2002 to April 2005

Certifications

Board certified in Internal Medicine

Affiliations

• Rush Copley Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois
• Presence Mercy Medical Center, Aurora, Illinois
• CDH Medical Center, Winfield, Illinois
• Valley West Community Hospital, Sandwich, Illinois

Education

P. S. Medical College, Karamsad, India

Residency

Christ Medical Center/University of Illinois at Chicago

Special Interests

Dr. Thakkar has special interests in cancer preventions, Women health, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, as well as lung diseases like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases) and asthma, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

Background

Dr. Thakkar’s Philosophy of Practice and Background

Dr. Thakkar specializes in the care of adults and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He has a broad experience of several years to treat illnesses from simple to the most complex, in the office and in the intensive care unit. Dr. Thakkar’s special interests are obesity, cancer prevention, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, lung diseases like COPD and asthma, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

Health issues are often complex and sensitive. Dr. Thakkar believes that listening and enabling joint decision-making with his patients, their families, and across medical specialties is vital to a patient’s well-being. Dr. Thakkar evaluates the patient as a “whole person” rather than a person with a particular health condition.

At SANJAY A. THAKKAR, MD, you can expect diligent, personalized care in a friendly, comfortable setting. New patients are always welcome. We have same-day appointments available most of the time. Feel free to contact us at 630-820-7045 to discuss your health needs.