Dr. Poonam Merai, MD
Concierge Internal Medicine physician, Chicago, IL
Harper HealthDr. Poonam Merai is an internist and geriatrician at Harper Health, a concierge primary care practice.
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About Dr. Merai
Dr. Merai is a Chicagoland native who attended the University of Illinois Chicago and graduated Summa Cum Laude with Departmental Distinction in Philosophy. She studied Buddhist philosophy in India and learned holistic medicine from a traditional Tibetan physician. She earned her MD from the University of Illinois Chicago.
She was inspired by watching her father's family practice office on the southwest side of Chicago.
Membership and fees
Harper Health is a doctor-led concierge primary care practice run on memberships.
Membership includes a yearly assessment, pharmacogenomic testing, active care management, round-the-clock physician access, follow-up appointments, access to a referral network and administrative support.
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Patient reviews
"Displays genuine empathy and understanding. Takes the time to address all my questions."
"Always respectful and kind. Creates a welcoming and calm atmosphere."
Excellent!
"She is caring very detail oriented and excellent doctor."
overall just a fantastic doctor!
"Trust me I have been to many. She is attentive, well mannered, funny, intelligent, and overall just a fantastic doctor. She spends time listening to your issues, fully examining the problem areas, and accurately reporting a diagnosis and treatment plan."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Merai offer a membership?
Harper Health is a doctor-led concierge primary care practice run on memberships. Membership includes a yearly assessment, pharmacogenomic testing, active care management and round-the-clock physician access.
Where did Dr. Merai train?
Dr. Merai earned her MD from the University of Illinois Chicago.
What is Dr. Merai's role at Harper Health?
Dr. Merai is an internist and geriatrician at Harper Health.
