Greater Family Health | Des Plaines
Family Medicine • Des Plaines, IL • Since 1998
About
Summary: Greater Family Health is a nonprofit health care provider operating 11 offices across the United States (primarily in Illinois, including Des Plaines area). Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Elgin, IL, it offers comprehensive, affordable care with a patient-centered, inclusive approach. Services cover preventive, diagnostic, and treatment care across ages, with focused programs in Women’s Health, Pediatric, Senior Health, Dental, and Behavioral Health. They also provide patient resources such as translation services, health benefits enrollment, discounted medicines, transportation assistance, and care/case management. The organization employs about 96 staff and has total funding of around $10,000 (grant from The Community Foundation for McHenry County in 2022). If you’re looking for Greater Family Health in or near Des Plaines, note the Des Plaines area is within the broader network of Greater Family Health locations in Illinois. For specifics, contact 844-599-3700 or visit greaterfamilyhealth.org.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1515 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018 United States
Phone
8445993700
info@GreaterFamilyHealth.org
Opening Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Sun: Closed)
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered at Greater Family Health Des Plaines?
Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Behavioral Health, Women's Health, Adult Health, Dental Services, Sexual Health.
What are the hours of operation?
Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday Closed.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Google (via Greater Family Health website): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 468 reviews) (468 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly, professional, and compassionate staff
- Welcoming atmosphere that eases patient anxiety
- Thorough and personalized attention from providers
- Efficient check-in processes generally observed
Common complaints
- Scheduling and appointment management difficulties
- Inflexibility regarding appointment arrival times and delays
- Occasional communication challenges regarding test results
- Wait times
"First time here and the front desk staff and doctor were very helpful and friendly."
— Greater Family Health website patient review"Some individuals expressed frustration regarding appointment management and the inflexibility of staff in accommodating delays caused by external factors like weather."
— GiveFreely review summarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Greater Family Health Celebrates Opening of 12th Health Center in Des Plaines | Greater Family Health — Sep 18, 2025
- Greater Family Health Expands Access to Quality Care with New Health Center in Des Plaines, IL | Des Plaines, IL Patch — Jul 18, 2025
- Palatine Expansion | Greater Family Health — Apr 30, 2026
- Des Plaines Medical Transportation | NEMT Des Plaines IL | Dream Care Rides — Mar 24, 2026
- Endeavor Health’s Community Resource Center receives national recognition for innovative community health program | Endeavor Health — Jul 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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