Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Alvina Shaikh, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Cermak Immediate Care, serving patients in Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Mount Prospect, Illinois. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for both adults and children.
A graduate of Midwestern University, Alvina specializes in women's health and the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. She has also conducted extensive research on gynecologic malignancies, such as breast and ovarian cancers.
Outside of her work at Cermak Immediate Care, she enjoys cooking and spending quality time with family and friends.
To schedule an appointment with Alvina and the team at Cermak Immediate Care, call the office or book online today.
Brett is an integrative nurse practitioner who is board certified in both internal medicine and sexual/reproductive medicine. Prior to joining Whole Health Chicago, Brett worked in OBGYN clinics where she was able to treat a variety of conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, PMS, PMDD, depression, anxiety, and perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms. She is trained in contraceptive management, including IUD/Nexplanon insertions and removals.
Brett received her MSN from Vanderbilt University, where she gained a plethora of experience working not only in general primary care and OBGYN clinics but also in specialty clinics such as memory care, sleep medicine, Vanderbilt’s PCOS Clinic, and Vanderbilt’s Clinic for Transgender Health.
Doctor Cvengros is a Family Medicine physician with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
She has special interest in a healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle to improve and enhance health. She has attended many nutritional conferences focusing on health and nutrition including the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the Plantrician Project.
She shares a private practice with Doctor Gilberto Munoz at Chicago Med Group/ Munoz MD & Cvengros MD, SC. She also precepts the Family Medicine residents at the Access Community Health Network outpatient clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Her interests include Wellness, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Exercise, Dance, Whole Food Plant-Based Diet.
Dr. Bastani is a Licensed Family Medicine specialist in the state of Illinois. He graduated from Rush Medical School and received his residency training at the Northwestern University-St. Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Program where he also served as chief resident. In addition, he completed an externship in Family Therapy at the Family Institute of Chicago, a Northwestern University affiliate.
In addition to 25 plus years as a faculty member of one of Chicago’s leading Family Medicine residency programs, he has worked as a private physician in an ethnically diverse neighborhood of the city since the 1990's. He has extensive experience in hospitalist medicine, and previously served as the Medical Director of an alternative health center focused on the care of AIDS patients. His areas of special interest and expertise include academic evidence based medicine, geriatrics, complex medical cases as well as general family and preventive medicine.
“Dr. Bastani has been my primary care physician for several decades. I have found him to be thorough, an excellent diagnostician, responsive, caring and kind. His is also deeply respectful of patients' time by meeting appointment times very carefully. He is easy to talk to and involves you in decision making. I have to drive for an hour from my home to his office, but have never given a thought to transferring to someone closer.”
“Phenomenal experience and very warm customer service from Tech who took vitals....to physician...the physician was very down to earth and relatable and made me feel extremely comfortable with sharing specific details so I would be diagnosed and cared for properly...I'm and happy with the services”
Philip Favia, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers personalized one-on-one care for the whole family at Favia Primary Care.
At the offices in Algonquin and Crystal Lake, Illinois, Dr. Favia provides diagnostic testing services and customized treatment plans for a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries. He also specializes in chronic disease management for children and adults.
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Favia founded his private practice in 2018 after serving in an outpatient clinic. He earned a Top Doctor award from Chicago Magazine for his multidisciplinary approach to care. He values the time he spends with each patient during physical exams, sick visits, and diagnostic testing.
Dr. Favia also provides nonsurgical aesthetic services using advanced technologies, like Harmony XL Pro® by Alma™ for skin tightening and InMode’s Evolve for fat reduction, to help adults enhance their natural body contours and appearance.
Earning his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois, Dr. Favia went on to finish his family practice residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He spent time working in the emergency room at Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. He also served as a volunteer teacher for other new doctors as a residency preceptor at Riverside Methodist Hospital’s family practice residency program.
Dr. Favia stays up-to-date on the latest medical and aesthetic treatments to provide patients with the highest quality of care.
Andrea Seney, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Cermak Immediate Care, proudly serving patients in Cicero and the neighborhood of Marshall Square in Chicago, Illinois.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry and a pre-med concentration from Merrimack College. Before pursuing her physician assistant studies at Seton Hall University, she gained valuable hands-on experience as a patient care associate at Massachusetts General Hospital, further refining her clinical skills.
With a well-rounded background in medicine, Andrea is skilled in diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic conditions. She works closely with physicians, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care—emphasizing education and preventive health strategies.
Recognized for her compassionate nature, strong communication skills, and dedication to improving patient outcomes, Andrea is committed to fostering a positive healthcare experience for every patient she treats.
When she’s not in the clinic, Andrea enjoys staying active on the soccer field and spending quality time with her family and her golden retriever.
To schedule an appointment with Andrea and the team at Cermak Immediate Care, call the nearest office or book online today.
Alvina Shaikh, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Cermak Immediate Care, serving patients in Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Mount Prospect, Illinois. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for both adults and children.
A graduate of Midwestern University, Alvina specializes in women's health and the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. She has also conducted extensive research on gynecologic malignancies, such as breast and ovarian cancers.
Outside of her work at Cermak Immediate Care, she enjoys cooking and spending quality time with family and friends.
To schedule an appointment with Alvina and the team at Cermak Immediate Care, call the office or book online today.
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