ACCESS Des Plaines Valley Health Center
Primary Care • Summit, IL • Since 1993
About
Summary: ACCESS (Access Community Health Network) is a nonprofit network of federally-qualified health centers offering patient-centered primary and preventive care in the Chicagoland area. It serves over 150,000 patients annually and operates as a medical home with multiple Chicago offices and a Chicago HQ. Founded in 1993, ACCESS employs about 397 people and has a presence in the United States (Chicago area) with at least three listed offices. The site emphasizes comprehensive family health services and positions ACCESS as one of the largest FQHC networks in the nation. No specific information about a Des Plaines Valley Health Center or a Summit event is provided on the page.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
7450 W. 63rd Street, Summit, IL 60501
Phone
708-458-0757
Natalie.Shaffer@achn.net
Opening Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (1st, 2nd and 3rd); Sunday Closed
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- medicals-health.com: 4.3/5 (5 reviews)
- Yelp/Apple Maps: 2.4/5 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Specific doctors and physician assistants praised for being attentive, caring, and professional
- Some patients reported positive experiences with friendly and kind front-desk staff
- Instances of effective care and successful recovery reported by patients
Common complaints
- Negative experiences with specific staff members, including reports of rudeness or carelessness during blood work
- Dissatisfaction with the range of medical professionals available (e.g., preference for doctors over nurse practitioners or midwives)
- Complaints about appointment availability, long wait times, and follow-up processes
"Dr. Adams, is highly regarded by a patient who felt 100 percent better and a new person after being under their care."
— BestProsInTown"They dont have doctors!! They have a midwife & a nurse practitioner! ... I will not go back there!"
— medicals-health.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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- Greater Family Health Expands Access to Quality Care with New Health Center in Des Plaines, IL | Des Plaines, IL Patch — Jul 18, 2025
- How One FQHC Developed Its Own PCMH Model | HCI Innovation Group — Sep 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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