Cook County
Direct Primary Care for Cook County, IL Residents
If you live in the south suburbs of Cook County (Tinley Park, Orland Park, Oak Forest, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Homewood, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, Hazel Crest, or anywhere in the south Chicagoland area) high-quality, physician-led primary care is just a short drive away.
Sina Medical Direct Primary Care is a physician-led Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice located in Frankfort, IL, just minutes south of Cook County. Many of our members live in Cook County and choose Sina because the care quality, accessibility, and pricing simply don't exist closer to home.
- Same-Day & Next-Day Visits
- No Copays, No Insurance Hassle
- Triple Board-Certified Physician
Every patient is cared for personally by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD, a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. For a flat $89 per month, Cook County residents get unlimited access to a real physician, same-day and next-day appointments, direct text and call access, labs at wholesale cost, and no copays or surprise bills.
Just Minutes From South Cook County
Our office is located in Frankfort, IL, just south of the Cook County border. Many of our Cook County members drive 10 to 25 minutes to reach us. For most south suburb residents, that's closer and faster than getting an appointment with their current insurance-based primary care doctor.
Why drive into Chicago when better care is closer?
Why Cook County Residents Are Choosing a Direct Primary Care Practice in Frankfort
Cook County has thousands of primary care doctors. So why do an increasing number of Cook County residents drive south to Frankfort for their care?
The Cook County primary care experience is broken. Long waits, rushed appointments, copays, prior authorizations, and physicians who barely remember your name. Direct Primary Care is the alternative.
Insurance is getting worse. High deductibles, narrow networks, and prior authorization battles make traditional primary care more frustrating every year. DPC removes insurance from the relationship entirely.
The drive is shorter than you think. Frankfort is 10 to 25 minutes from most south Cook County towns. That's faster than parking at most Chicago-area hospitals.
The total cost is actually lower. When you add up copays, deductibles, lab costs, and time off work for traditional appointments, the $89 per month Sina membership often costs less than traditional care, with dramatically more access.
Meet Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD
Dr. Ali is the founding physician of Sina Medical Direct Primary Care. Her practice draws patients from Will County, south Cook County, and across Illinois.
She is one of the few triple board-certified physicians serving the south Chicagoland area:
Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Obesity Medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine, ABOM)
Lifestyle Medicine (American College of Lifestyle Medicine, ACLM)
Services for Cook County Residents
Every service below is included in the $89 per month Direct Primary Care membership unless otherwise noted.
Primary Care
- Direct Primary Care memberships (individual, couples, family)
- Annual physicals and preventive care
- Sick visits and same-day urgent care
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, COPD, sleep apnea)
- Preventive care and health screenings
- Specialist referral coordination
In-Office Procedures (Included)
- Joint injections (3 to 4 per joint per year, retail value $300 to $400 each)
- Steroid injections for arthritis and joint pain
- Ear wax removal
- Smoking cessation programs
Women's Health and Hormone Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
- Perimenopause and menopause care
- Well-woman exams, Pap smears, breast exams
- Thyroid hormone care
- STI testing (age 18+)
- PMOS (formerly PCOS) management
Men's Health and Hormone Care
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
- Andropause and male menopause care
- Cardiovascular preventive care
Medical Weight Loss
- Physician-led weight loss programs
- GLP-1 therapy (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)
- Personalized nutrition counseling
- Metabolic and hormone evaluation
Lifestyle Medicine and Disease Reversal
- Six pillars of lifestyle medicine
- Disease reversal for Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension
- Fatty liver disease support
Senior Care
- Primary care for seniors
- Medication management and deprescribing
- Chronic disease management for older adults
Coming Soon: Longevity Medicine
An advanced longevity medicine program — biomarker optimization, disease reversal, and a personalized longevity roadmap — is launching soon. Spots will be limited.
Frequently Asked Questions for Cook County Patients
Is Sina Medical Direct Primary Care located in Cook County?
Our office is just south of Cook County in Frankfort, IL (Will County), but the majority of our south Cook County members reach us in 10 to 25 minutes. For most south suburb residents, this drive is faster than getting an appointment with a traditional Cook County primary care doctor.
Why drive to Frankfort when there are doctors in Cook County?
Direct Primary Care is rare in south Cook County. Sina offers same-day appointments, direct physician access, transparent pricing, and major cost savings on labs and medications that traditional insurance-based practices simply don't provide. Many Cook County patients find that the short drive saves significant time, money, and frustration compared to their current care.
Do you accept Cook County patients without insurance?
Yes. Many of our Cook County members don't carry traditional insurance, or carry only catastrophic coverage. The $89 per month membership covers primary care directly, with no copays and no surprise bills.
Can I use my Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Yes. As of January 1, 2026, DPC memberships are HSA eligible.
Do you offer telemedicine for Cook County residents?
Yes. For Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), medical weight loss, and most follow-up appointments, we offer secure telemedicine across Illinois. New patient visits, procedures, and annual physicals are best done in person at our Frankfort office.
What if I need a specialist?
Dr. Ali coordinates specialist referrals across the Chicagoland area when needed, including to Cook County specialists when appropriate.
Do you treat children in Cook County?
Sina provides care for patients age 16 and older. We do not currently offer pediatric care for younger children.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD Triple Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine Last updated: July 2026
The Problem
Why the Traditional System Fails Patients
What an ER or urgent care bills for issues we treat the same day
The average appointment in traditional, insurance-driven care
Of patients delay or skip care over cost, wait times, or access
A flat Sina membership — everything included, no copays, no surprise bills
What's Covered
Everything Included In Your Membership
One flat monthly membership covers comprehensive care across every category below — with no copays, no hidden fees, and direct access to Dr. Ali.
- Unlimited same-day and next-day visits
- Telehealth across Illinois
- Direct text and call access to Dr. Ali
- Annual physicals and preventive care
- Acute and urgent care (flu, UTI, strep, rash, ear infections)
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, COPD, sleep apnea)
- Women's health: HRT, menopause care, Pap smears, breast exams
- Men's health: testosterone, preventive care, cardiovascular health
- GLP-1 prescriptions (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)
- Medical weight loss management
- Labs at wholesale cost (70 to 90 percent off retail)
- Generic medications at cost
- Specialist referral coordination
- Sick Visits
- Cold, Flu & Viral Illness Treatment
- Sore Throat & Strep Testing
- Sinus Infections
- Pneumonia Evaluation & Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- STI Testing & Sexual Health Screening
- Skin Rashes & Minor Skin Conditions
- Minor Lacerations & Wound Care
- Suture/staple Removal
- Muscle Strains & Sprains
- Joint Pain Evaluation
- Ear Wax Removal
- Return-to-Work Clearance Visits
- Stomach Flu & Digestive Illnesses
- Well-Woman Exams, Pap Smear
- Menopause & Perimenopause Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
- Pap Smears & Cervical Cancer Screening
- Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Health Support
- Thyroid Hormone Optimization
- Fatigue & Hormonal Imbalance Treatment
- Weight Loss for Women
- Preventive Women's Health Care
- Men's Preventive Care
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
- Hormone Optimization for Men
- Men's Weight Loss Programs
- Andropause / Male Menopause Support
- Metabolic Health & Energy Optimization
- Physician-Guided Weight Loss Programs
- GLP Therapy (Semaglutide / Tirzepatide)
- Personalized Nutrition Counseling
- Exercise & Lifestyle Planning
- Metabolic Syndrome Management
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Ongoing Progress Monitoring
- Bariatric Surgery Referrals When Appropriate
- Diabetes & Prediabetes
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol (Dyslipidemia)
- Thyroid Disorders
- Asthma & COPD
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Sleep Apnea
- Fatty Liver Disease & IBS
- Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis
- Heartburn & Acid Reflux
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Lifestyle Medicine Counseling
- Sustainable Habit Development
- Disease Prevention & Risk Reduction
- Long-Term Wellness Planning
- Nutrition & Exercise Coaching
- Functional & Root-Cause Focused
- Stress & Sleep Optimization
Healthcare as It Should Be — Personalized, Accessible, Affordable
Join Sina Medical Direct Primary Care and experience healthcare that's personal, preventive, and truly built around you — not the insurance system.