Medically reviewed by Anand Thakkar, MD. Last updated: October 9, 2026.
15 years of experience · Board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) · Lincoln Park clinic about 11 miles from downtown Skokie
Searching for a functional medicine clinic in Skokie? Bliss MD has no office in Skokie. Most Skokie patients see Dr. Anand Thakkar at our Lincoln Park clinic, 2707 N Halsted St, about 11 miles and 20 minutes south. Our second location is in Hanover Park. Both work the same way as our functional medicine clinic in Chicago.
Functional medicine looks for the reason behind symptoms like fatigue, bloating, poor sleep or stubborn weight. It starts with a long conversation and good labs. Your first step is a free 15-minute discovery call.
In This Article
- Oakton Street to North Halsted: About 20 Minutes
- What to Look For in a Functional Medicine Clinic in Skokie or Nearby
- Why Skokie Patients Call Us
- How a Plan Takes Shape
- Words From Skokie Patients
- Functional Medicine Clinic in Skokie: Common Questions
- Talk With Us First
- Where Skokie Patients Are Seen
Oakton Street to North Halsted: About 20 Minutes
From downtown Skokie near Oakton Street, take Skokie Boulevard (US 41) to the Edens Expressway (I-94) southbound. The Edens joins the Kennedy. Exit at Diversey, head east, and the clinic is on North Halsted just south of Diversey Parkway. Outside rush hour it’s about 11 miles and 20 minutes. If you’re starting near Westfield Old Orchard or the Illinois Holocaust Museum, get on the Edens at Old Orchard Road.
Prefer the train? The CTA Yellow Line (Skokie Swift) runs to Howard, where you can switch to the Red Line toward the city. Hanover Park is about 28 miles west, so most Skokie patients pick Lincoln Park.
What to Look For in a Functional Medicine Clinic in Skokie or Nearby
The label “functional medicine” covers a wide range of practices. A few questions help you sort them out:
- Is a physician in charge? Here, Dr. Thakkar is board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and board certified through A4M in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, with 15 years of experience.
- Does testing come before treatment? Blood is drawn in the clinic. We add functional medicine testing from Vibrant Wellness, Mosaic Diagnostics or IGeneX only when your history points there.
- Can they prescribe? Supplements help some people. Others need thyroid medication or bioidentical hormones. A physician can offer both.
- Will they work with your other doctors? With your permission, we share results with your primary care physician.
Cleveland Clinic describes functional medicine as care for the whole person that targets the root cause. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.
Why Skokie Patients Call Us
People who look for a functional medicine clinic in Skokie often describe the same few patterns:
- Energy that never came back after an illness. Some people still feel drained months after a viral infection. Read about our approach to long COVID.
- Thyroid symptoms with “normal” labs. Cold hands, hair thinning and brain fog deserve a full panel. See functional medicine for hypothyroidism.
- Perimenopause and menopause. Sleep, mood and hot flashes can be treated. See hormone therapy for women.
- Gut trouble. Bloating, reflux or irregular digestion without a clear cause.
Neighbors in Evanston can read about functional medicine in Evanston.
How a Plan Takes Shape
Whether you found us by searching for a functional medicine clinic in Skokie or through a friend, the steps are the same:
- Free discovery call. Fifteen minutes to decide together if this is the right approach.
- Full consultation. Dr. Thakkar maps your timeline: when symptoms began, what changed and what you’ve tried.
- Lab work in the clinic. Usually a thyroid panel, sex hormones, vitamin levels, glucose and inflammatory markers. Stool or toxin kits come later, if at all.
- A written plan. Nutrition, sleep, movement and stress first. Supplements, hormones or prescriptions when your results support them.
- Re-testing, so progress is measured.
A good plan fits your week. For some Skokie patients that means more time on the trails and courts of the Skokie Park District. For others it’s a cooking class or a quiet reading corner at the Skokie Public Library.
Words From Skokie Patients
“After years of feeling drained, Bliss MD’s thorough testing and tailored plan gave me my energy back. I’m thriving in Skokie’s active community!” – Naomi, 43, Skokie
“The care at Bliss MD is exceptional. Their holistic approach has transformed my health, and the Chicago clinic is so convenient.” – Daniel, 56, Skokie
Individual results vary.
Functional Medicine Clinic in Skokie: Common Questions
Is there a Bliss MD clinic in Skokie?
No. Bliss MD doesn’t run a functional medicine clinic in Skokie. Skokie patients usually come to our Lincoln Park clinic at 2707 N Halsted St in Chicago, about 11 miles and 20 minutes south. Our other clinic is at 1802 Irving Park Rd in Hanover Park.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. The CTA Yellow Line runs from Skokie to Howard, where you can switch to the Red Line toward the city. Fullerton is the closest Red Line stop to the clinic.
Are labs drawn at the clinic?
Yes. Blood is drawn in the clinic, so you don’t need a separate lab trip. Specialty tests from Vibrant Wellness, Mosaic Diagnostics or IGeneX are added only when your history calls for them.
Is Dr. Thakkar a medical doctor?
Yes. Anand Thakkar, MD sees every patient himself; he has 15 years of experience and is board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and board certified through A4M in anti-aging and regenerative medicine.
How is this different from an annual physical?
A physical screens for disease. Here the visit is longer, the labs are broader, and the goal is to explain your symptoms and get you to optimal, not just normal.
How does payment work?
We don’t bill insurance. Our care is individualized, precision medicine, which doesn’t fit insurance’s standard approach. We accept HSA/FSA, and financing is available through CareCredit.
How do I get started?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call online or call (630) 289-0440. We’ll tell you honestly whether functional medicine is a good fit.
Talk With Us First
Book a Free 15-Minute Discovery Call
If you’ve been comparing options for a functional medicine clinic in Skokie, share what’s been going on and what you’ve already tried. We’ll explain whether functional medicine is likely to help and what the first visit looks like. Prefer the phone? Call (630) 289-0440.
Where Skokie Patients Are Seen
For a functional medicine clinic in Skokie’s corner of the North Shore, Lincoln Park is the practical choice, about 11 miles south. Hanover Park is about 28 miles west, roughly 40 minutes, and works if you live or work in the northwest suburbs.
Bliss MD – Lincoln Park (Chicago)
2707 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (630) 289-0440 · Open in Maps
Bliss MD – Hanover Park (Schaumburg Area)
1802 Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 289-0440 · Open in Maps
Sources
- Cleveland Clinic. What Is Functional Medicine? my.clevelandclinic.org
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. Individual results vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved.
