PREVENTIVE CARE

PREVENTIVE CARE — Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Preventive Care in Illinois — Physician-Led Health Screening Before Problems Start

Most people think about their health when something goes wrong. A diagnosis arrives. A symptom becomes impossible to ignore. A lab result comes back abnormal after years of quietly building risk.

By that point, prevention is no longer the conversation. Treatment is.

Preventive care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care is built on a different premise entirely: the best time to protect your health is before you have symptoms, before a diagnosis, and before the damage becomes irreversible. With the right physician, the right screenings, and the right clinical depth behind every routine checkup, the chronic conditions that account for the majority of serious illness in Illinois — heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, hormonal decline — can be caught years earlier, managed more effectively, and in many cases reversed before they become permanent.

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Dr. Syeda F. Ali, MDTriple Board-Certified
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Why Standard Preventive Care Falls Short

Preventive medicine is one of the most evidence-supported disciplines in clinical science, yet many patients never receive genuinely thorough preventive care because the system is not built to deliver it.

Common ways standard preventive care fails patients:

Wellness exams are rushed — 10 to 15 minutes for an annual health review is not enough time to evaluate risk comprehensively

Standard lab panels miss the metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory markers that predict disease years before symptoms appear

Insulin resistance develops for years before it appears on a standard fasting glucose test

Testosterone and hormone decline is dismissed as normal aging rather than evaluated as a clinical finding

Cardiovascular risk is assessed with a basic lipid panel — when advanced markers like Lp(a), ApoB, and hsCRP provide a far more accurate picture

Cancer screening is frequently delayed, skipped, or not coordinated within the primary care visit

Lifestyle factors — nutrition, sleep, stress, physical activity — are noted but never clinically integrated into a prevention plan

High deductibles make preventive care feel financially inaccessible, so patients skip it

Patients who report fatigue, weight gain, or feeling "off" are told their labs are normal — without investigation into why they do not feel normal

The result is that patients arrive at serious diagnoses having received annual wellness visits every year — visits that never detected the risk that was building the whole time.

Preventive care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care is designed to close that gap entirely.

A Triple Board-Certified Physician — Dr. Ali

Dr. Ali's triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine means your preventive care is evaluated through a uniquely comprehensive clinical lens. She screens for the diseases that kill — cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, metabolic syndrome — while simultaneously evaluating the hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that determine how quickly those diseases develop.

She does not simply confirm whether today's numbers fall within a reference range. She evaluates what your trajectory looks like — where your health is heading based on your current markers — and intervenes before the trajectory becomes a diagnosis.

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What Is Included in Preventive Care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care

Your preventive care is built into your monthly membership at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care. Every service below is included with no copay, no extra fees, and no surprise bills.

Obesity Management and Metabolic Health Clinical evaluation and physician-supervised management of obesity and metabolic syndrome — the foundational risk factors behind heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and hormonal dysfunction. Includes ABOM board-certified obesity medicine assessment, body composition review, and a personalized metabolic intervention plan.

Well-Woman Exam Comprehensive annual wellness visit for female patients including pelvic exam, breast examination, Pap smear when due, reproductive health assessment, hormonal evaluation, and cardiovascular and metabolic screening — all in one thorough appointment.

Pap Smear and Cervical Cancer Screening In-office Pap smear with cervical cancer screening and HPV co-testing when indicated. Screening intervals are set based on your age, history, and prior results — not a one-size-fits-all schedule.

STI Screening Confidential, physician-ordered STI screening as part of your preventive health evaluation. Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and other sexually transmitted infections based on your individual risk profile and clinical history.

Nutrition and Weight Loss Counseling Evidence-based, physician-led nutrition counseling integrated into your preventive care plan. Includes metabolic assessment, nutritional pattern evaluation, personalized dietary guidance, and weight management planning grounded in clinical evidence rather than generic advice.

Smoking Cessation Support Physician-supervised smoking cessation program including clinical assessment of dependence, pharmacological support when indicated, and behavioral guidance — integrated into your broader preventive health plan.

Hormone Therapy Evaluation Clinical evaluation of hormonal status as part of preventive medicine — including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid assessment. For women approaching perimenopause or experiencing hormonal symptoms, the 2026 Illinois Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) law now requires insurance plans to cover hormone therapy when medically necessary.

Dyslipidemia Screening and Management Comprehensive lipid panel including standard and advanced cardiovascular markers — LDL, HDL, triglycerides, Lp(a), ApoB, and hsCRP when indicated. Early identification and management of elevated cholesterol and cardiovascular risk before atherosclerosis progresses.

Mental Health Screening Preventive mental health assessment integrated into your wellness visit — screening for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and sleep disorders as part of your complete health evaluation. Physician-managed in a primary care setting with coordinated referrals when specialist-level care is needed.

Cancer Screening Coordination Age-appropriate cancer screening coordinated within your preventive care — including Pap smear, PSA for men, colorectal cancer screening referral, mammogram referral for women over 40 or with family history, and skin lesion assessment.

Bone Health and Osteoporosis Risk Evaluation Preventive assessment of bone density risk for patients at appropriate ages — including calcium, vitamin D, and clinical risk factor review. Coordination of DEXA scan referral when indicated.

Dr. Ali — Triple Board-Certified Physician

How Our Preventive Care Program Works

1

Comprehensive Health Evaluation

Review of your medical history, family history, lifestyle, symptoms, medications, and previous test results to establish a complete health baseline.

2

Personalized Screening & Lab Testing

Customized blood work and screenings based on your age, sex, risk factors, and health history, including advanced markers often missed in standard care.

3

Risk Assessment & Early Intervention

Results are reviewed personally by Dr. Ali, with early action taken for identified risks before they progress into chronic disease.

4

Personalized Prevention Plan

Receive a written health roadmap outlining your risks, recommended screenings, lifestyle priorities, and preventive care strategy.

5

Ongoing Monitoring & Direct Access

Stay connected through direct physician access, telehealth, and continuous follow-up to address concerns and abnormal results throughout the year.

Results You Can Expect

Patients who receive regular, thorough preventive care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care consistently experience improvements in the health metrics that matter most for long-term protection:

Early detection of cardiovascular, metabolic, and hormonal risk before irreversible damage occurs

Cardiovascular risk reduced through early identification and management of advanced lipid markers and inflammatory indicators

Prediabetes and insulin resistance identified and reversed with appropriate clinical intervention

Hormonal decline recognized, tested, and treated rather than dismissed as normal aging

Cancer screening completed on schedule — with coordination that traditional preventive care frequently delays

Mental health conditions identified and managed in primary care — no referral delay, no separate appointment

Bone density and osteoporosis risk identified and managed before fracture risk increases

Nutritional deficiencies corrected before they drive chronic fatigue, cognitive decline, or immune dysfunction

Year-over-year measurable improvement in key biomarkers when lifestyle and medical interventions are implemented and monitored

Long-term reduction in emergency care utilization as chronic conditions are caught and managed proactively

The DPC Difference

Why a Direct Primary Care Model Works for Preventive Care

Preventive medicine requires time, continuity, and a physician who knows your health history over the long term. Unfortunately, the traditional insurance-driven system often limits preventive care with short appointments, high copays, and fragmented care.

Direct Primary Care removes these barriers by replacing insurance billing with a flat monthly membership, giving you direct access to a triple board-certified physician who develops and monitors your preventive health plan year after year.

Whether you are starting preventive care, returning to regular screenings, or looking for a more proactive approach to your health, Sina Medical Direct Primary Care provides personalized, physician-led prevention focused on catching problems early and keeping you healthy long term.

PREVENTIVE CARE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a preventive care visit at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care?

Your preventive care visit includes a complete physical examination, personalized blood work panel, cancer screening coordination, cardiovascular and metabolic risk assessment, hormone evaluation when indicated, mental health screening, smoking cessation support, nutrition counseling, and a written personalized preventive health plan — in a 30 to 60-minute appointment with Dr. Ali.

How is this different from a routine wellness exam at a traditional clinic?

Standard wellness exams last 10 to 15 minutes and include basic lab panels. At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, your preventive care visit is 30 to 60 minutes with advanced metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular screening, a personalized written health plan, and direct physician follow-up for every finding — all included in your membership with no copay.

Can I receive preventive care without insurance?

Yes. Sina Medical Direct Primary Care does not require insurance for any service. Preventive care is included in your membership. Labs are available at 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing without insurance.

What blood work is included in preventive care?

Your blood work panel is customized to your age, sex, symptoms, and risk factors. It typically includes a complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, lipid panel, HbA1c, fasting glucose and insulin, thyroid function, vitamin D and B12, and hormone evaluation when clinically indicated. Advanced cardiovascular markers are added based on your individual risk profile.

Do you screen for mental health as part of preventive care?

Yes. Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and sleep disorder screening are integrated into every preventive care visit and managed in a primary care setting when appropriate.

How affordable is preventive care at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care?

Your preventive care is included in your monthly membership for less than $100. All labs are 70 to 90 percent off retail pricing. There are no copays or separate charges for any preventive service included in the membership.

Can I access preventive care follow-up virtually?

Yes. Lab reviews, health plan updates, medication management, and follow-up after your preventive visit are all available through secure telehealth for patients anywhere in Illinois.

How often should I receive preventive care?

At minimum, annually. Patients with elevated risk, chronic conditions, or ongoing monitoring needs may benefit from more frequent preventive check-ins — which are included in your membership at no additional cost.

What ages do you see for preventive care?

Sina Medical Direct Primary Care provides preventive care for patients age 16 and older across Illinois.

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

$1,000–3,000

What an ER or urgent care bills for issues we treat the same day

10 min

The average appointment in traditional, insurance-driven care

70%

Of patients delay or skip care over cost, wait times, or access

$89/mo

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

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