About Dr. Anand Thakkar, MD
Anand Thakkar, MD · A4M Fellow · ABIM board-certified internist · 15 years of experience · Lincoln Park, Chicago & Hanover Park. Last updated: November 5, 2026.
Looking for a functional medicine doctor near me in Chicago? Dr. Anand Thakkar, MD, founder and medical director of Bliss MD, is an A4M Fellow and an ABIM board-certified internist with 15 years of experience. He leads patient care at both of our clinics: Lincoln Park in Chicago and Hanover Park, near Schaumburg. Patients searching for a functional medicine clinic in Schaumburg should use our Schaumburg functional medicine page for Hanover Park directions and suburb-focused details.
Two functional medicine clinics near you
If you are searching for a functional medicine clinic near me, Bliss MD has two physician-led clinics in the Chicago area — one in Lincoln Park and one in Hanover Park, in the Schaumburg area. Both are staffed by Anand Thakkar, MD, A4M Fellow, with 15 years of clinical experience. Same doctor. Same labs. Same follow-up by secure video when that fits your plan.
Lincoln Park, Chicago
2707 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (630) 289-0440
Hours: Mon–Tue 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Wed 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Closest for patients in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Gold Coast, River North, Streeterville, Old Town, Wicker Park, Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, and Highland Park.
Hanover Park (Schaumburg area)
1802 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 289-0440
Hours: Mon–Tue 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Wed 11:00 AM–6:00 PM · Thu 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Closest for patients in Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Inverness, Des Plaines, Itasca, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, St. Charles, Naperville, Oak Brook, Hinsdale, and Oak Park.
Call (630) 289-0440 or book a free 15-minute discovery call — we will help you pick the clinic that is easier to reach. Patients can usually be seen at either location.
Which clinic should I go to?
Most patients choose by drive. Lincoln Park is the natural stop for the North Side and North Shore. Hanover Park is the natural stop for Schaumburg-area and northwest-suburban patients. Both clinics run the same physician-led process — same doctor, same labs, same follow-up by secure video when that fits. Procedures and first visits are in person. If you sit between the two, the care team will tell you which has the earlier first-visit opening.
What a first visit involves
Working with Dr. Thakkar is straightforward. Three steps:
- Free 15-minute discovery call. Speak with the care team, share what you are dealing with, and confirm Bliss MD is the right fit before you commit to a visit.
- First visit with Dr. Thakkar. Plan on 30 minutes to 2 hours. You will cover history, symptoms, prior labs, medications, and goals in one sitting — not a rushed intake.
- Testing and plan. Results typically come back in 2 to 4 weeks. Dr. Thakkar walks through them with you result by result, then builds a plan. Follow-ups often happen by secure video when that makes sense for you.
Bring any prior labs, a current medication and supplement list, and notes on the symptoms that brought you in. No referral is required to book.
Functional Medicine Doctor Near Me: Two Clinics, One Standard of Care
Looking for a functional medicine doctor near me? You see Anand Thakkar, MD — an A4M Fellow with 15 years of experience — at either clinic. This is not a referral queue into a hospital integrative center. First visits and procedures are in person at Lincoln Park or Hanover Park. Follow-ups can be by secure video. Labs, the care plan, and the physician stay the same whichever door you walk through. Call (630) 289-0440 or book the free 15-minute discovery call to get started.
His approach is root-cause care for long-term rejuvenation, and it starts with listening and with labs. He looks for what is driving your symptoms, explains what he finds in plain language and builds a plan around your results and goals. For many patients that includes hormone care, functional medicine testing or regenerative treatments, always under his supervision.
Credentials and Training
- Fellowship: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M Fellow)
- Medical degree: MD, B.J. Medical College, India
- Residency: Internal Medicine, Chicago Medical School
- Board certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Experience: 15 years in practice
- License: Illinois-licensed physician
- Memberships: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), American Medical Association (AMA), Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS), Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)
- Professional profile: LinkedIn
Medical Review
Dr. Thakkar medically reviews the treatment pages on this site. You’ll see a “Medically reviewed by Anand Thakkar, MD” line with the date of the last review.
As Seen On
- WGN Chicago
- Good Day Stateline
- FOX 32 Chicago
- ABC Chicago
- CBS News Chicago
- USA Today
Allergies vs. COVID
Dr. Thakkar on Good Day Stateline
Areas of Care
- Functional medicine in Chicago for autoimmune conditions, long COVID, Lyme disease, mold-related illness, gut health, detox support, fatigue and thyroid concerns
- Menopause and perimenopause treatment
- Hormone replacement therapy for women and men
- Testosterone replacement therapy for men
- Men’s sexual health: erectile dysfunction treatment, the P-Shot and quad mix injections
- EBOO and EBO2 therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Longevity treatments, including peptides
How Functional Medicine Works at Bliss MD
Functional medicine asks why you feel the way you do, not just which symptom to cover up. Many patients come to us after being told their labs are “normal” while they still feel tired, foggy or unwell. Our goal is root-cause care for long-term rejuvenation: find the reasons, then build a plan you can follow. If you have been searching for a functional medicine doctor near me, this is what a root-cause approach looks like in practice. As an ABIM board-certified internist, Dr. Thakkar also checks for conventional problems that need standard medical care. Functional medicine adds to good medicine; it never replaces it.Conditions We Commonly Help With
- Autoimmune conditions — we work alongside your specialists, looking at triggers and drivers such as gut health, nutrient status, stress and sleep.
- Long COVID — a structured, lab-guided look at lingering symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog.
- Lyme disease — support for patients with ongoing symptoms, coordinated with your other doctors.
- Mold-related illness — history, environment and testing to look at possible exposure.
- Gut health — digestion, bloating and microbiome concerns, with stool testing when appropriate.
- Detox support — physician-guided plans based on your history and lab results.
Functional Medicine Labs We Use
We order the tests that match your story, not a one-size panel. Labs we work with include:- Genova Diagnostics
- TruDiagnostic
- DUTCH
- Access Medical Laboratories
- Doctor’s Data
Functional Medicine vs Conventional Care
Conventional medicine is excellent at diagnosing and treating disease, and Dr. Thakkar trained in it. Functional medicine adds more time, a wider view of what may be driving your symptoms, and a plan built around lifestyle as well as prescriptions. At Bliss MD you get both, led by an A4M Fellow and ABIM board-certified internist with 15 years of experience.What It's Like to Work With Dr. Thakkar
- Free 15-minute discovery call with our patient care team, to see whether Bliss MD is a good fit before you book time with the physician.
- First visit with Dr. Thakkar. Functional medicine visits run from 30 minutes to 2 hours, and first visits are the longest, covering your medical history, symptoms, past test results, medications and goals. He orders only the testing that fits your situation.
- Results review. Testing usually comes back within 2 to 4 weeks. Dr. Thakkar walks you through each result and designs your plan.
- Treatment and follow-up. Regular follow-up visits and repeat labs let him adjust your plan. Many follow-ups can be done by secure video. First visits and procedures are in person.
Questions About Dr. Thakkar
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thakkar?
Dr. Anand Thakkar, MD is an A4M Fellow and an ABIM board-certified internist with 15 years of experience. He practices functional and longevity medicine at Bliss MD and is an Illinois-licensed physician.
Where does Dr. Thakkar see patients?
At our Lincoln Park clinic, 2707 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, and our Hanover Park clinic, 1802 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133. Patients can usually be seen at either location.
What conditions can functional medicine help with?
Common reasons patients come to Bliss MD include autoimmune conditions, long COVID, Lyme disease, mold-related illness, gut problems, detox support, fatigue, thyroid and hormone concerns. Our focus is root-cause care for long-term rejuvenation.
Which functional medicine labs do you use?
We choose testing based on your history. Labs we work with include Genova Diagnostics, TruDiagnostic, DUTCH, Access Medical Laboratories and Doctor’s Data, along with standard blood work.
How long is a functional medicine visit?
Functional medicine visits at Bliss MD run from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on what you need. First visits are the longest so Dr. Thakkar can go through your full history.
Does Bliss MD take insurance?
Bliss MD is a direct-pay practice. HSA and FSA funds can usually be used, and we provide itemized receipts. Our team explains fees on your free discovery call.
Do I need a referral, and will you work with my other doctors?
No referral is needed. Many patients keep their primary care physician and specialists, and Dr. Thakkar can share findings with them when that helps your care.
How do I book an appointment?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call online, or call (630) 289-0440.
Where is the closest functional medicine clinic near me?
Bliss MD has two: Lincoln Park at 2707 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, and Hanover Park at 1802 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133 (Schaumburg area). Most patients in the city and along the North Shore use Lincoln Park. Most patients in the northwest suburbs use Hanover Park. Call (630) 289-0440 and we will help you choose.
Do you have a functional medicine clinic in Schaumburg?
Our Hanover Park clinic is the one patients from Schaumburg use. It is the closest stop for Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Bartlett, Roselle, and Streamwood. Directions and suburb detail are on our functional medicine Schaumburg page. Address: 1802 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133. Phone: (630) 289-0440.
Can I be seen at either clinic?
Yes. Both locations are staffed by Dr. Thakkar. Patients can usually be scheduled at whichever clinic is easier to reach. First visits and procedures are in person; many follow-ups can be done by secure video.
Is there a functional medicine doctor near me?
Yes — Anand Thakkar, MD, A4M Fellow, sees patients at both Bliss MD clinics: Lincoln Park in Chicago and Hanover Park in the Schaumburg area. Same physician, same standard of care, same phone number: (630) 289-0440. Book a free 15-minute discovery call if you want to confirm fit before your first visit.
How long is the first appointment, and what should I bring?
The first visit with Dr. Thakkar runs 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your history. Bring prior labs if you have them, a current list of medications and supplements, and notes on the symptoms that matter most. A free 15-minute discovery call with the care team comes first so you know what to expect.
Book a Visit With Dr. Thakkar
Start with a free 15-minute discovery call with our team. We’ll learn what’s going on and schedule your first visit with Dr. Thakkar at the clinic that’s easier for you to reach.
Launch Your Health Journey Today
Schaumburg Area Location:
1802 Irving Park Road
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 289-0440
Chicago Location:
2707 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (630) 289-0440