Family Medicine
Dr. Robert Ellison
Medical Director, Family Medicine
- ClinicLakeview
- SpeaksEnglish, Spanish
Medicine With Time For You
Since 1998 Vitalis has grown from one family practice into three clinics, eight departments and an Urgent Care that never closes.
1998
Founded On
Lakeview Avenue
Lakeview Avenue
Our Story
From Two Rooms To Three Clinics
Vitalis began as one family doctor with time for his patients. Twenty-eight years later the idea is the same, with eight departments and a team of 42 specialists behind it.
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Vitalis In Numbers
28+
Years Caring For Chicago
42+
Specialists Across Eight Departments
3+
Clinics, One Open 24/7
96%
Of Patients Seen Within A Week
What We Promise
Four Things Every Patient Gets
Time With Your Doctor
Visits are booked long enough to listen, examine and explain.
One Shared Record
Every department reads the same notes, so nothing is asked twice.
Answers The Same Week
Tests on site and results on your phone, usually within a day.
Prices You Can See
Visit fees and packages are published, with an estimate before you book.
Our Journey
Twenty-Eight Years, Five Milestones
1998
One Family Practice
Dr. Ellison opens a two-room practice on Lakeview Avenue.
2006
Pediatrics And Women's Health
Two new departments and the first specialists join.
2013
Oak Park Family Clinic
A second clinic for families west of the city.
2019
Urgent Care, Around The Clock
Lakeview opens its doors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
2024
Video Visits And River North
Doctors by video, and a third clinic downtown.
Leadership
All Doctors
The Heads Of Our Departments
Family Medicine
Patient Stories
In Their Own Words
+38Doctors who listenEvery department, every clinic
They found my heart rhythm problem on a routine check and had a plan for me the same afternoon.
MargaretCardiology PatientSix weeks after my knee surgery I was back on my bike. The physio team kept me honest.
DanielOrthopedics PatientBooking online took a minute, and my results were on my phone before I got home.
ClaireWomen's Health PatientDr. Ellison has looked after three generations of my family. He still remembers everyone's names.
RoseFamily Medicine PatientThe video visit sorted my prescription question in ten minutes, from my kitchen table.
AmeliaEye Care PatientEverything in one morning: the tests, the scan and a doctor who explained every number.
IdaSenior Wellness Patient
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