Healthcare Providers in Chicago, IL
64,162 providers found in Chicago, IL.
Cook County · Population: 2,746,388
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State: ILCity: Chicago
About healthcare in Chicago, IL
Chicago is one of the great American medical cities. The Illinois Medical District on the Near West Side is one of the largest urban medical campuses in the country, and the competition between Northwestern, UChicago Medicine, Rush, and Advocate keeps driving specialization deeper. The challenge is that access depends heavily on which side of the city you live on, and the South and West sides have far fewer options than the North Side and downtown.
FindClarity lists 64,162 healthcare providers in Chicago, IL. The city has a population of about 2,746,388. Chicago is in Cook County County.
The CTA L train connects many neighborhoods to the major hospital campuses. Northwestern and Lurie Children's sit in Streeterville off the Red Line. Rush and the Illinois Medical District are accessible via the Blue and Pink Lines. UChicago Medicine in Hyde Park is reachable by the 6 bus or Metra Electric. North Side residents have easy access to Advocate Illinois Masonic and Swedish Covenant. South Side access gaps are real, and residents in Englewood and Back of the Yards face longer trips for specialty care.
Hospitals in the area include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Lincoln Park is a popular North Side neighborhood near Northwestern's Prentice Women's Hospital and Lurie Children's. Wicker Park is a trendy neighborhood with growing healthcare options and proximity to the Illinois Medical District. Hyde Park is home to the University of Chicago Medical Center, a Level I trauma center and nationally ranked hospital. Gold Coast is an affluent lakefront neighborhood with concierge practices and proximity to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Chicago is home to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, and Rush University Medical Center, which contribute to the local healthcare workforce.
Chicago's Illinois Medical District is one of the largest urban medical districts in the US, spanning 560 acres.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois dominates the Chicago insurance market at every level. On the ACA marketplace, Ambetter, Molina, and Oscar offer lower-cost plans, but their networks tend to be narrower. Medicaid is administered through managed care organizations including Meridian, Molina, and CountyCare (Cook County's plan). Many South and West side residents rely on Medicaid or the uninsured safety net.
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FindClarity currently lists 64,162 healthcare providers in Chicago, IL. This includes doctors, therapists, dentists, and other specialists. The directory is updated regularly as new providers are added.
FindClarity covers a wide range of specialties in Chicago, IL, including primary care physicians, dentists, therapists, psychologists, cardiologists, dermatologists, orthopedists, and many more. You can browse all available specialties or search for a specific type of provider.
Hospitals in the Chicago, IL area include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Chicago Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Many providers listed on FindClarity are affiliated with these and other local hospitals. You can check a provider's hospital affiliations on their profile page.
Many providers in Chicago, IL accept Illinois Medicaid. You can use the insurance filter on FindClarity to find providers who accept Illinois Medicaid and are currently taking new patients. Coverage and copays vary by plan type, so confirm details with the provider's office.
Chicago's healthcare market is dominated by four academic systems (Northwestern, UChicago, Rush, Loyola) and two large community systems (Advocate Aurora, Ascension). Most physicians are affiliated with one system, and referrals stay in-network. Access varies by neighborhood: the North Side and downtown have excellent coverage, while the South and West sides have documented provider shortages.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is the dominant carrier in the Chicago market for both employer and individual plans. On the ACA marketplace, Ambetter, Molina, and Oscar compete on price. Medicaid enrollment is high, and CountyCare (Cook County's managed care plan) is a major Medicaid provider.
Many providers in Chicago, IL are accepting new patients. You can filter search results on FindClarity to show only providers currently accepting new patients. Availability changes frequently, so if a provider you are interested in is not currently accepting patients, check back or call their office to ask about waitlists.
Chicago, IL is home to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and University of Illinois College of Medicine. These institutions train physicians, dentists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Providers who trained locally often continue practicing in the area, contributing to the local healthcare workforce.
The Illinois Medical District is a 560-acre campus on Chicago's Near West Side. It includes Rush University Medical Center, the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, UIC Hospital, and several research institutions. It is one of the largest concentrations of healthcare facilities in any American city.
Hospital closures over the past two decades have reduced inpatient capacity on the South Side. UChicago Medicine expanded its trauma center in 2018 to help address the gap, but many South Side residents still travel 30 minutes or more for specialty care. Community health centers like Friend Health and PCC Community Wellness fill some of the primary care gaps.
