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Northwestern Medicine Old Irving Park Outpatient Center in Chicago, IL is home to Northwestern Medical Group, led by Dr. Marie Theresa Altimari MD, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in comprehensive primary care. The practice focuses on services such as cholesterol management, diabetes care, and preventive medicine, with Dr. Altimari known for her compassionate and thorough approach to patient care. Patient feedback highlights Dr. Altimari's active listening, establishment of eye contact, and preparedness for appointments, making her a trusted resource for health and wellness information and the latest medical advances within the Northwestern Medicine network. Generated from the website

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among Americas Best, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie), by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 2025. We are leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond. With more than 200 locations across Chicagoland, better care and better treatments are never far from home. To learn more, visit our website.

Niyati Parikh Bhandari, MD, is a highly-rated physician specializing in internal medicine at Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Center in Old Irving Park, Chicago. With a focus on adult medicine, chronic disease management, and preventative care, Dr. Bhandari is recognized for her compassionate approach and thorough patient communication. As a clinical assistant professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, she is committed to providing attentive and knowledgeable care, ensuring her patients feel valued and understood. Dr. Bhandari's dedication to her patients is reflected in her consistently high ratings and positive reviews from those she serves. Generated from the website