Primary Care Doctors Near Me in River Forest, IL - Ascension
Internal Medicine • Park Forest, IL
About
Summary: Ascension Illinois is a nonprofit health care system based in Chicago, offering primary and advanced specialty care, including cardiology, close to home. It operates within the Hospitals and Health Care industry and serves as a network of care under Ascension, with local primary and specialty services available in Illinois. Key leadership covers medical operations, clinical services, and security across the Illinois market. For River Forest, IL, Ascension Illinois provides access to primary care and related services through its Chicago-area network, including cardiology and personalized care options.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
1100 Lake St Ste Ll21, Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone
(773) 635-5700
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/specialty/primary-care-doctors/river-forest--illinois
Emergency Care
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/Google: 4.6 out of 5 (68)
- Birdeye/Google: 4.4 out of 5 (67)
- Birdeye/Google: 3.9 out of 5 (126)
Patients praise
- Thorough and informative medical providers
- Friendly and patient staff members in some instances
- Efficient booking processes at certain locations
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff or doctors by phone
- Unresponsive administrative and scheduling processes
- Concerns regarding staff professionalism and empathy
- Issues with digital tools like MyChart after management changes
"Every time I tried to call them... I was sent straight to voicemails due to the phone call volumes. I also waited at least 24 business hours and never get a call back."
— LocalityBiz user review"It's rare nowadays that a doctor doesn't seem to be rushing you out of the office."
— Birdeye/Google user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Primary Care Doctors Near Me in River Forest, Illinois | Ascension
- Dr. Judith Disterhoft, MD, Family Physician | Oak Park, IL | WebMD — Nov 11, 2025
- TOP 10 BEST Primary Care in Park Forest, IL - Updated 2026 - Yelp — Nov 12, 2025
- Near Me in River Forest, Illinois | Ascension — Jul 3, 2026
- Insight Hospital stepping in to fill gap for former patients of Oak Park safety net hospital West Suburban Medical Center - ABC7 Chicago — Apr 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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