Functional Medicine Oak Brook patients trust for root-cause hormone and whole-person care: Bliss MD, led by Anand Thakkar, MD, brings physician-led testing and personalized plans close to Oak Brook. Every visit at this functional medicine oak brook centers your history, targeted labs and a plan you can follow.
Medically reviewed by Anand Thakkar, MD · Last updated October 2026
A root-cause hormone doctor, a short drive up I-355
Oak Brook is a place where people plan carefully: careers headquartered along the I-88 corridor, weekends at Oakbrook Center or the Oak Brook Polo Club, and evenings at Drury Lane. So it makes sense that Oak Brook residents want the same care for their health: a physician who takes time, runs the right tests and builds a long-term plan.
Bliss MD's Hanover Park clinic, at 1802 Irving Park Road, is about 20 miles northwest of Oak Brook. That's typically a 25 to 35 minute drive. There, Dr. Anand Thakkar, MD focuses on hormone optimization and functional medicine, with one standard: optimal, not just normal.
Directions from Oak Brook
- From Oakbrook Center / Route 83 and 22nd Street: take I-88 west to I-355 north, then the Elgin O'Hare Expressway (IL-390) west, and exit toward Irving Park Road (IL-19).
- From York Road or the Oak Brook village center: take Route 83 or York Road north to I-290 west, merge onto IL-390 west, and follow it to Irving Park Road.
- From Oak Brook Terrace or Butterfield Road: I-355 north to IL-390 west is usually the quickest.
Our Hanover Park office has free on-site parking. Tollway traffic is lightest mid-morning and early afternoon.
Why Oak Brook residents choose Bliss MD
Most of the Oak Brook patients we see aren't looking for a quick prescription. They want to understand what's happening in their bodies and plan for the next 20 or 30 years. Common reasons include:
- Wanting a physician, not a rotating provider, to own their care
- Labs read for optimal ranges, with the reasoning explained
- An integrated plan covering hormones, metabolic health, sleep and stress
- An office that's easy to reach on the tollway system, without driving into the city
Hormone optimization
BHRT for women
From perimenopause through post-menopause, changing estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels can affect sleep, mood, energy, skin, libido and focus. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) uses hormones that are structurally identical to your own. Dr. Thakkar adjusts dosing to your labs and how you feel, and re-checks regularly.
Menopause treatment
Menopause treatment at Bliss MD goes beyond hot-flash relief. We talk about bone density, cardiovascular health and brain health, so your plan supports how you want to feel a decade from now, not just next week.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men
Executives and active men in Oak Brook often tell us they've lost their edge: lower stamina, slower recovery, less motivation. Testosterone replacement therapy is considered only after careful testing, and it's paired with monitoring of related markers such as red blood cell counts, thyroid function and metabolic health.
Functional medicine for the whole picture
Functional medicine connects the dots that a 10-minute appointment can miss. Dr. Thakkar brings 15 years of experience and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He looks at:
- Gut health: digestion, the microbiome and food sensitivities
- Inflammation: the low-grade, ongoing kind that drains energy
- Thyroid and adrenal function: beyond a single TSH value
- Nutrients: vitamin D, B vitamins, iron, magnesium and more
- Lifestyle: sleep, stress and travel schedules
The aim is root-cause care and long-term rejuvenation: fewer band-aids, more lasting change.
Supportive therapies
After your baseline workup, Dr. Thakkar may discuss these add-on options:
- EBOO therapy, extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation, offered as part of a broader plan. See our Oak Brook EBOO page.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), sessions in a pressurized oxygen chamber.
- Peptide therapy, prescribed only when appropriate and physician-supervised.
None of these is a substitute for a careful diagnosis. They're tools, used when they fit.
Your path to optimal
- Free 15-minute phone call to talk about your goals.
- In-depth consultation with Dr. Thakkar at the Hanover Park clinic.
- Comprehensive lab panel tailored to your symptoms.
- Results review and personalized plan, explained in plain language.
- Ongoing follow-up so the plan evolves with you.
Most patients' first visit and labs are in person at our Hanover Park office, and telehealth is sometimes possible for Illinois patients who live farther away.
Serving Oak Brook and nearby DuPage communities
We also see patients from Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Westmont, Lombard and Oak Brook Terrace. If you'd like a hormone and functional medicine doctor who looks for the root cause, call (630) 289-0440 or request a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Oak Brook to Bliss MD?
Our Hanover Park clinic is about 20 miles from Oak Brook, usually 25 to 35 minutes via I-355 north and the Elgin O'Hare Expressway (IL-390) west to Irving Park Road.
Who is Dr. Anand Thakkar?
Dr. Anand Thakkar, MD has 15 years of clinical experience and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He leads every patient's care at Bliss MD.
Is BHRT safe?
Like any medical treatment, BHRT has benefits and risks that depend on your health history. Dr. Thakkar reviews your history and labs, chooses the dose and delivery method carefully, and monitors you with regular follow-up.
What does "optimal, not just normal" mean?
Standard lab ranges are built to catch disease. We look at where your levels sit within those ranges and how you actually feel, aiming for the range where you function at your best.
Do you only treat hormones?
No. Hormone optimization is often the starting point, but Dr. Thakkar also uses functional medicine to address gut health, thyroid, inflammation and nutrient issues, and may discuss EBOO, HBOT or peptide therapy where appropriate.
Functional Medicine Oak Brook: a root-cause approach close to home
Patients choose this functional medicine oak brook for physician-led, evidence-informed care, and ongoing follow-up stays easy to schedule. Call (630) 289-0440 for a free 15-minute call or contact us online.
Learn about our functional medicine approach, and see the NICHD overview of menopause for trusted background before your first functional medicine oak brook visit.