Primary Care | Des Plaines, IL
Family Medicine • Des Plaines, IL
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Des Plaines, IL
Phone
18003238622
security@aah.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Shervin Dorodi): 3.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- LocalityBiz (Advocate Medical Group Primary Care): Low (mixed) star ratings mentioned in testimonials (Multiple user-submitted reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians perceived as knowledgeable, patient, and gentle
- High quality of care for specific individual doctors despite clinic-wide administrative issues
- Positive experiences with annual physicals and routine check-ups
- Newer or clean facility environments
Common complaints
- Rudeness or incompetence of front desk and administrative staff
- Perceived lack of bedside manner or dismissive attitude by some physicians
- Difficulties with medication refills and communication delays
- Long wait times
"She was smug and didn’t listen to a word I said, she already knew everything. Very condescending attitude and did nothing to address my issues."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Bela Desai"The only problem is with desk people who work there... are rude , incompetent and lack communication between them is horrible. ... If not the Dr Joseph Chimino the most of the patients will go away."
— LocalityBiz review for Advocate Medical Group Primary CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Dorothy A. Dschida, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Des Plaines, IL — May 14, 2026
- Cynthia Lullo, PA - Physician Assistant in Des Plaines, IL — May 14, 2026
- Greater Family Health Celebrates Opening of 12th Health Center in Des Plaines | Greater Family Health — Sep 18, 2025
- Bilquis Mohammed, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Des Plaines, IL — May 14, 2026
- Greater Family Health Expands Access to Quality Care with New Health Center in Des Plaines, IL | Des Plaines, IL Patch — Jul 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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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.
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