Physician-Led Care for Highland Park, IL
Hormone therapy, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, and cognitive
performance care — 10 minutes from Highland Park.
The Forest Lounge Medical Center is located in Lake Forest, IL — directly accessible from Highland Park via Route 41 or the Tri-State Tollway. Our board-certified physicians serve patients throughout the North Shore, with a significant portion of our practice coming from Highland Park and the surrounding communities. If you’re looking for physician-supervised care that goes beyond the standard of care —not a telehealth app, not a mail-order program, not a one-size protocol — this is where Highland Park patients come.
Why Highland Park Patients Choose The Forest Lounge
Highland Park sits in a part of the North Shore where there are options for medical care — but not many options for the kind of care we provide. Board-certified internal medicine physicians practicing functional, longevity-focused medicine with same-day access, direct physician relationships, and no insurance bureaucracy.
Most of our Highland Park patients come to us because they’ve been told their labs are normal but they don’t feel normal. Energy has dropped. Weight isn’t responding the way it used to. Sleep is off. Focus isn’t as sharp. Standard care has no good answer for that. We do.
Services Available to Highland Park Patients
Hormone Therapy
Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid, and cortisol evaluated as a system — not a single number checked against a broad reference range. Our physicians identify where your hormone function is declining before it becomes a clinical problem, and address it with precision.
- Men's hormone optimization — testosterone, cortisol, metabolic function
- Women's hormone therapy — estrogen, progesterone, perimenopause, menopause
- Testosterone replacement therapy — optimized to your labs, not a standard dose
Physician-guided. Lab-driven. Continuously adjusted.
Peptide Therapy
Led by one of a small number of SSRP-certified peptide specialists in the Chicago area,
our peptide therapy program is built within a physician-supervised clinical framework.
Pharmaceutical-grade sourcing only. Protocols designed around your physiology, not a
general menu.
Used for recovery, body composition, cognitive support, sleep, and inflammation —
integrated into your broader care plan.
Cognitive Performance & ADHD
Brain fog, declining focus, mental fatigue that doesn’t match your effort — these are
often physiological, not psychological. We evaluate the full system: hormones, sleep,
metabolism, inflammation, and cognitive load. For patients where ADHD is part of the
picture, we address that too — as part of a complete evaluation, not as a standalone
label.
Recovery & IV Therapy
Shockwave therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), and physician-guided IV
therapy for patients who train hard, recover slowly, or deal with chronic inflammation
and joint issues. Highland Park’s active population — golfers, tennis players, cyclists,
endurance athletes — is exactly who this is for.
Direct Primary Care Membership
For Highland Park patients who want a physician relationship that covers their whole
health — not just the specific condition they came in for. DPC membership gives you
direct access to your physician, extended visits, and comprehensive primary care
without the insurance model.
Who We Typically See From Highland Park
Our Highland Park patients tend to be active, high-performing adults in their 30s, 40s,
and 50s who are doing a lot right — and noticing that their body isn’t keeping up the way it used to. They’re not sick. They’re not managing a diagnosis. They just know
something has shifted and want a physician who can find it and address it.
- Men noticing changes in energy, strength, body composition, or drive that don't respond to the same effort they've always put in
- Women navigating perimenopause or menopause who've been told their labs are fine but don't feel fine
- Athletes and active adults dealing with slower recovery, lingering injuries, or declining performance
- Professionals experiencing cognitive fatigue, reduced focus, or mental performance that isn't matching their workload
- Anyone who wants a physician relationship built around prevention and optimization — not reactive sick care
Getting Here From Highland Park
The Forest Lounge Medical Center is located at 173 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest, IL
60045 — approximately 10 minutes from Highland Park via Route 41 North. We offer
same-day appointments for established patients and typically have new patient
availability within the same week.
- Address: 173 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Phone: 224.899.2000
- Hours: Monday 9am–6pm | Tuesday–Thursday 9am–5pm | Friday 8am–5pm | Saturday 9am–2pm
- Also serving: Winnetka, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, Deerfield, Northbrook, and surrounding North Shore communities
Physician-guided. Lab-driven. Continuously adjusted.
Your first consultation is a real conversation — not a 10-minute intake.
We'll talk through what you've been experiencing, review what you've already tried, and tell you honestly whether our approach makes sense for your situation.
No commitment. No pressure. Just clarity. If it's a fit, we'll outline next steps. If it's not, we'll tell you that too. That's what physician-led care looks like from the first interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions — Highland Park Patients
How far is The Forest Lounge from Highland Park?
Approximately 10 minutes north via Route 41. We're located at 173 E. Laurel Ave. in Lake Forest, IL — easy access from Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, and surrounding communities.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate on a direct-pay model — no insurance required for most services. Our GLP- 1 weight loss program is $399/month all-inclusive.
Direct Primary Care membership is available for patients who want comprehensive primary care. Transparent pricing, no surprise bills.
Can I get same-day appointments?
Yes.
We offer same-day appointments for established patients and typically have new patient availability within the same week.
Call 224.899.2000 or book online.
Do you offer hormone therapy for both men and women?
Yes.
We provide physician-supervised hormone optimization for men and women — testosterone replacement therapy, men’s hormone therapy, women’;s hormone therapy, perimenopause and menopause management, thyroid, and more.
What makes your GLP-1 program different from other options?
We’re in-person, physician-supervised, and all-inclusive. $399/month covers your weekly injection, all bloodwork, monthly physician check-ins, and your DPC membership.
No membership fee on top of medication. No subscription. No mail-order. Most of our patients come specifically because other programs didn’t provide the monitoring and accountability to stay on track.
Do you treat ADHD in Highland Park?
Yes.
We evaluate attention and focus issues as part of a full system assessment hormones, sleep, metabolic function, and cognitive load — before assigning a label. For patients where ADHD is part of the picture, we address it within a comprehensive treatment plan.
What is peptide therapy and is it available to Highland Park patients?
Yes, peptide therapy is available to all patients including those from Highland Park.
Our protocols are led by an SSRP-certified peptide specialist working within a physician-supervised framework. Pharmaceutical-grade compounds only. Used for recovery, body composition, sleep, cognitive support, and inflammation — integrated into your broader care plan.
Serving Highland Park and Chicago's North Shore
The Forest Lounge Medical Center provides physician-supervised hormone therapy, medical weight loss, peptide therapy, cognitive performance care, and recovery services to patients throughout Chicago’s North Shore — including Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, Glencoe, Winnetka, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Glenview, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills. All care is delivered in-person at our Lake Forest clinic. No mail-order programs. No automated check-ins. Real physician relationships, built around your data.