Primary Care in Chicago - Rush University Medical Center
Primary Care • Chicago, IL • Since 1837 • Multiple Chicago locations locations
About
Rush University Medical Center (Rush) is a nonprofit teaching hospital in Chicago, part of the Rush University System for Health. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for Rush University and collaborates with Rush Oak Park Hospital and Rush Copley Medical Center. Key details: - Location: Chicago, Illinois, in the Illinois Medical District - Type: Nonprofit academic medical center; tertiary care - Affiliated university: Rush University - Beds: 664 - Emergency department: Yes - Founded: 1837 - Endowment: ~$582 million (2020) - Headquarters addresses include 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, and additional campuses in Austin, TX; 1735 W Harrison St, Chicago - Services align with: primary care, cancer care, heart care, neurology/neurosurgery, high-risk obstetrics, orthopedics, spine, transplant, medical education, and clinical trials - Contact: Multiple phone numbers listed (main lines vary by location) User intent: If you’re seeking primary care in Chicago through Rush, Rush operates a broad health system with primary care within its network and affiliated hospitals. For specifics, consider contacting Rush University Medical Center’s primary care departments or visiting rush.edu to locate a Rush Primary Care clinic near you and to book an appointment.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
West Loop, South Loop, River North, Lincoln Park and Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Phone
8883527874
Sankofa@rush.edu
Opening Hours
Early morning, evenings, weekends; online scheduling available
Telehealth
E-Visits available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Same-day and next-day appointments
FAQs
Do you offer online appointments?
Yes, online scheduling and E-Visits are available.
What locations do you serve in Chicago?
Locations across Chicago including West Loop, South Loop, River North, Lincoln Park and Lakeview.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Rush University Medical Center): 2.5/5 (303 reviews)
- Rush University Medical Center Physician Directory: 4.8/5 (Individual provider ratings vary)
Patients praise
- attentive and thorough physician care
- professional and caring medical teams
- effective specialty programs for complex conditions
Common complaints
- billing issues and overcharges
- poor customer service responsiveness
- dismissive or non-responsive care experiences
"I always feel that Dr. Lambert cares about my health and well being. He is thorough and if I have questions he will explain completely."
— Patient review for Dr. Carl Lambert, Rush University Medical Center"Very bad customer service and care. Not responsive to patients. I was ignored and dismissed."
— Yelp review for RUSH Primary Care"After reviewing my documents, I identified an out-of-pocket overpayment. I was charged an extra $400 … am extremely disappointed in this ..."
— Yelp review for RUSH University Medical CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rush rolls out $19 monthly care membership — Jul 14, 2025
- Rush rethinks what it means to 'see a doctor' - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis — Jul 23, 2025
- Rush University System for Health, Amazon One Medical partner — Jan 6, 2026
- Rush Partners with Amazon One Medical on Care Access | AHA — Jan 20, 2026
- Rush Connect Launches Suite Of Digital-First Care Options - OPEN MINDS — Aug 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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