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Dr. Muhammad Raza Aftab, MD

DPC Internal Medicine, Chicago, IL

Chicago Direct Primary Care
5.0 (10 reviews)

Dr. Muhammad Raza Aftab provides DPC internal medicine at Chicago Direct Primary Care in Chicago, Illinois.

1643 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
At a glance
Board certified
Internal Medicine
Licensed in
IL, IN

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About Dr. Aftab

Muhammad Raza Aftab, MD, provides direct primary care internal medicine at Chicago Direct Primary Care in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Aftab is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine.

He attended Punjab Medical College, earning a full scholarship, before moving to the US in 2016 to begin residency training. He trained in internal medicine at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, then took a hospitalist role at the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus. Caring for patients with advanced chronic illness as a hospitalist drew him toward the primary prevention of chronic disease, which led him to found Chicago Direct Primary Care.

He is also a co-founder of BZ Longevity, a longevity and performance-testing facility in Chicago. Chicago Direct Primary Care offers weight-loss care that uses DEXA scans and resting metabolic rate testing to understand body composition and calorie needs. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, reading, going to the gym and traveling.

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Education and credentials

Education
Completed medical school at Punjab Medical College on a full scholarship, then immigrated to the United States in 2016 to pursue residency training
Residency
Internal Medicine, Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL
Board certified
Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certified
Holds an additional board certification in Obesity Medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine (credential DABOM)
Also licensed
Indiana 01085438A

Location

1643 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
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Recognition and research

Teaching and research roles

Founded Chicago Direct Primary Care after his hospitalist work caring for patients with advanced chronic illness drew him toward primary prevention of chronic disease.
Is a co-founder of BZ Longevity, a longevity and performance-testing facility in Chicago run by physicians, in addition to founding Chicago Direct Primary Care.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

"Enlightened me about my condition."

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Awesome!

"Guided me in choosing the best treatment option."

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Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

FMDD UserJun 2024

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Aftab board certified?

Yes. Dr. Aftab is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Where did Dr. Aftab train?

Dr. Aftab completed Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, IL. Dr. Aftab completed medical school at Punjab Medical College on a full scholarship, then immigrated to the United States in 2016 to pursue residency training.

Where is Dr. Aftab's office?

Dr. Aftab sees patients at Chicago Direct Primary Care, 1643 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.

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