Illinois
Telemedicine and Hormone Therapy Across Illinois
If you live anywhere in Illinois (Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield, Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington, Carbondale, Aurora, Elgin, Schaumburg, Skokie, Evanston, or any city in the state) you can now get physician-led Hormone Replacement Therapy, medical weight loss, GLP-1 therapy, and lifestyle medicine from a triple board-certified physician without leaving your home.
Sina Medical Direct Primary Care offers secure telemedicine across all of Illinois for adult patients seeking specialized care that's hard to find locally. Every patient is treated personally by Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD, a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, based in Frankfort, IL.
- Same-Day & Next-Day Visits
- No Copays, No Insurance Hassle
- Triple Board-Certified Physician
For a flat $89 per month, you get unlimited telemedicine access, direct text and call access between visits, prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy, and a real long-term physician-patient relationship.
Virtual Care
Who Sina's Illinois Telemedicine Program Is For
This program is built for adults across Illinois who want:
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal imbalance
Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) for women
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for men
GLP-1 therapy (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide) for medical weight loss
Comprehensive medical weight loss programs
Lifestyle medicine for disease reversal
Insulin resistance and metabolic care
PMOS (formerly PCOS) management
If you live in Illinois and you've struggled to find a physician who actually understands hormones, weight loss, and metabolic health, Sina's telemedicine program is built for you.
Virtual Care
Why Telemedicine Works So Well for Hormone Therapy and Weight Loss
Hormone Replacement Therapy and medical weight loss are two areas where telemedicine genuinely works as well as in-person care, sometimes better.
Why:
Major telehealth companies have built billion-dollar businesses on this model. The difference with Sina: you get a real physician (not a nurse practitioner working under a distant medical director) and a real long-term relationship (not 5-minute scripted visits).
Meet Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD
Dr. Ali is the founding physician of Sina Medical Direct Primary Care. She is one of the few triple board-certified physicians offering telemedicine across Illinois with this specific combination of expertise:
Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Obesity Medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine, ABOM)
Lifestyle Medicine (American College of Lifestyle Medicine, ACLM)
Virtual Care
Telemedicine Services Across Illinois
Every service below is included in the $89 per month membership.
Women's Hormone Care
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) with FDA-approved hormones
- Perimenopause and menopause management
- Thyroid hormone care
- Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone therapy
- PMOS (formerly PCOS) management
Men's Hormone Care
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
- Andropause and male menopause care
- Hormonal optimization
Medical Weight Loss
- Physician-led weight loss programs
- GLP-1 therapy with Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
- GLP-1 therapy with Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
- Personalized nutrition counseling
- Insulin resistance and metabolic care
Lifestyle Medicine
- Six pillars of lifestyle medicine
- Disease reversal for Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension
- Fatty liver disease support
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.
In-Person Services (Frankfort, IL)
For patients near our Frankfort office, we also offer joint and steroid injections, well-woman exams with Pap smears, in-office procedures, and annual physicals. Cook County and Will County residents are welcome to combine telemedicine with in-person visits.
How Sina's Illinois Telemedicine Works
Free Discovery Call
Book a brief, no-obligation call to meet Dr. Ali and ask any questions about the program.
Enroll in Membership
Sign up online for $89 per month. The signup takes about 5 minutes.
Schedule Your First Visit
Most new patients get scheduled within the same week. The first visit is a comprehensive medical and hormone evaluation.
Get Your Labs
Labs are ordered through partner labs near you in Illinois. Wholesale cost (70 to 90% off retail).
Build Your Treatment Plan
Dr. Ali reviews your labs with you and builds a personalized treatment plan. Prescriptions go to your local pharmacy.
Ongoing Care
Continuous telemedicine access, direct text and call between visits, and dose adjustments as needed.
Virtual Care
Cities Across Illinois Sina Serves Through Telemedicine
Sina's telemedicine program is available to adult patients in all 102 Illinois counties, including:
If you live in Illinois, you can be a Sina patient.
Virtual Care
Why Illinois Patients Are Choosing Sina Over National Telehealth Platforms
The big national telehealth companies offer prescriptions but not real medical care. Sina is different.
If you want a real physician who knows you and treats your whole health, not just one medication, choose Sina.
| National Telehealth Platforms | Sina Medical Direct Primary Care |
|---|---|
| Nurse practitioners and PAs | Triple board-certified physician |
| 5 to 10 minute scripted visits | 30 to 60 minute appointments |
| Different provider every time | Same physician (Dr. Ali) every time |
| No real long-term relationship | Continuous physician-patient relationship |
| Focused on one product (weight loss OR hormones) | Comprehensive medical care |
| No direct contact between visits | Direct text and call access |
| Often $99 to $300+ per month | Flat $89 per month |
| No coverage of acute issues | Sick visits, chronic care, follow-up all included |
Frequently Asked Questions for Illinois Telemedicine Patients
Can I really get HRT through telemedicine in Illinois?
Yes. Hormone Replacement Therapy is one of the most well-suited services for telemedicine. Labs are done at a partner lab near you, prescriptions are sent to your local pharmacy, and appointments happen over secure video. Many women across Illinois now access HRT through telemedicine because in-person specialists often have months-long waits.
Can I get Semaglutide or Tirzepatide through telemedicine in Illinois?
Yes. GLP-1 therapy is available across Illinois through Sina's telemedicine program. The medication is sent to your local pharmacy.
How does Sina compare to national telehealth companies like Hims or Ro?
Sina is built around a real physician (Dr. Ali) and a real long-term relationship. National platforms typically use nurse practitioners or physician assistants and offer 5 to 10 minute appointments. Sina offers 30 to 60 minute appointments, direct physician access between visits, and comprehensive medical care, not just prescription products.
Is Sina telemedicine available across all of Illinois?
Yes. Sina serves adult patients in all 102 Illinois counties through telemedicine.
Can I see Dr. Ali in person if I want to?
Yes. Our Frankfort, IL office welcomes in-person visits for patients within driving distance, especially for new patient visits, procedures, and annual physicals.
Do I need to live in Illinois to be a patient?
Yes. Our telemedicine program is limited to Illinois residents, in accordance with Illinois physician licensing laws.
Can I use my Health Savings Account (HSA)?
Yes. As of January 1, 2026, Direct Primary Care memberships are HSA eligible.
What if I need urgent care or a sick visit?
For minor acute issues, Dr. Ali can manage many problems through telemedicine. For emergencies or hands-on needs, we coordinate referrals.
What if I need a specialist?
Dr. Ali coordinates specialist referrals across Illinois when needed.
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.