Telehealth Illinois
Telehealth in Illinois, Led by Your Own Physician
Secure, same-day virtual care from Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali — no waiting rooms, no insurance hassles, no travel required
At Sina Medical Direct Primary Care, telehealth is not a call center or a rotating cast of strangers. It is a direct line to your own physician, Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, delivered over secure, HIPAA-compliant video and phone from wherever you are in Illinois. Whether you are managing a chronic condition, need a same-day visit for a sudden illness, or simply want a thoughtful conversation about your health, care comes to you.
Our practice is built on a simple, transparent model: a flat $89 per month membership with no copays, no insurance billing, and no surprise bills. Membership includes unlimited visits, direct text and call access to Dr. Ali, wholesale-price labs and medications, and same-day or next-day appointments. You get the time and attention modern medicine too often leaves out.
- Same-Day & Next-Day Visits
- No Copays, No Insurance Hassle
- Triple Board-Certified Physician
Telehealth removes the barriers that keep people from care — long waits, time off work, travel across the state. Under Illinois law, you can even establish care with Dr. Ali virtually. For families across Frankfort and all of Illinois, that means real, continuous, physician-led medicine that fits into real life.
Virtual Care
What We Treat Through Telehealth
A wide range of everyday and ongoing health needs can be handled effectively from home. Here is what Dr. Ali commonly cares for virtually.
Chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol
Thyroid disorders, fatty liver, and metabolic health
Asthma and COPD management and check-ins
Colds, flu, allergies, sore throat, and sinus infections
Urinary tract infections and other common acute illnesses
Hormone replacement therapy, menopause, and perimenopause
PCOS and women's health concerns
Anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders
Medically supervised weight loss, including GLP-1 medications
Prescription refills and new prescriptions when appropriate
How Telehealth Works at Sina Medical Direct Primary Care
Join in Minutes
Become a member online for a flat $89 per month. No insurance card, no enrollment maze, and no long-term contract required to get started.
Book Your Visit
Request a same-day or next-day appointment through our online scheduling, or simply text or call Dr. Ali directly when something comes up.
Meet Dr. Ali Virtually
Connect over secure, HIPAA-compliant video or phone. You will speak with Dr. Ali herself — unhurried, attentive, and focused on the root cause of how you feel.
Get Your Plan
Receive prescriptions, lab orders, or referrals as needed. Labs and medications are available at transparent, wholesale prices.
Stay Connected
Follow up by text, call, or video anytime with unlimited visits included. Your care is continuous, not a one-time transaction.
Benefits of Telehealth With Sina Medical Direct Primary Care
Same-day and next-day appointments
Direct text, call, and video access to Dr. Ali
Unlimited visits with no per-visit fees
No copays, no insurance billing, no surprise bills
Wholesale-price labs and medications
Care from anywhere in Illinois
HSA-eligible membership starting January 2026
Establish care virtually under Illinois law
Transparent, flat $89 monthly pricing
Meet Dr. Ali
Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, with additional certification in menopause and women's hormone therapy. She is fully licensed to practice in Illinois and brings more than a decade of experience to every visit.
Her approach centers on treating the root cause, not just the symptoms — and on building genuine, long-term relationships even in a virtual setting. From complex chronic disease to hormone health and sustainable weight management, Dr. Ali combines evidence-based medicine with the time and personal attention that direct primary care makes possible.
Based in Frankfort and serving patients across the state, Dr. Ali offers a rare kind of continuity: one trusted physician who knows your history, answers your messages, and partners with you on your health for the long run.
Virtual Care
Who Should Consider Telehealth
Telehealth is a strong fit for anyone who wants convenient, high-quality primary care without the friction of traditional appointments. It is ideal for managing ongoing conditions, reviewing lab results, discussing medications, and handling common illnesses that do not require a hands-on exam.
It is especially valuable for busy professionals, parents, people in rural areas, and anyone who has struggled to find a physician who actually listens. When an in-person exam is genuinely needed, Dr. Ali will tell you and coordinate the right next step — including referrals for care that falls outside primary care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start care with Dr. Ali entirely online?
Yes. Under Illinois law, you can establish care and complete your first appointment virtually. From there, you have unlimited secure video, phone, text, and call access as part of your membership.
What does membership cost, and what is included?
Membership is a flat $89 per month with no copays and no insurance billing. It includes unlimited visits, same-day and next-day appointments, direct access to Dr. Ali, and wholesale-price labs and medications.
Can Dr. Ali prescribe medications through telehealth?
Yes, Dr. Ali can prescribe and refill many medications virtually. Illinois generally requires an in-person exam before prescribing controlled substances, with limited exceptions, and Sina Medical Direct Primary Care fully complies with these regulations.
Is telehealth secure and private?
Absolutely. All video and phone consultations are conducted over secure, HIPAA-compliant technology to protect your privacy and health information.
How is this different from concierge medicine or an urgent-care app?
Direct Primary Care gives you an affordable flat membership with no insurance billing and a real, ongoing relationship with one physician — not a rotating panel of providers or a per-visit fee every time you need help.
Can I use an HSA to pay for my membership?
Starting January 1, 2026, Direct Primary Care memberships are HSA-eligible under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, allowing you to use pre-tax dollars toward your Sina Medical Direct Primary Care membership.
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.