About
Dr. Abdallah Karam earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Damascus University Medical School in 1990, where he received the Recognition of Academic Excellence Award. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois, Mercy Hospital in Chicago. The program selected him as Chief Resident, a distinction earned during his final residency year in 1995. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and carries an Illinois medical license.
Dr. Karam has practiced internal medicine for over three decades, building patient relationships grounded in mutual trust and respect. He creates an intimate, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for every patient he sees. His clinical passions include cardiovascular health, diabetes management, women's health with a particular focus on menopause, and LGBTQ+ health. He has cultivated a network of trusted specialists both locally and nationally. Dr. Karam conducts his own visits and keeps his practice small enough to give each patient real time and attention. He converses fluently in English, Spanish, Arabic, and French. Outside medicine, he enjoys hiking, competitive amateur ballroom dancing, visits to dog parks, and reading history and art. He applies the same healthy habits he recommends to patients, staying active and eating well.
Education & Training
Medical School
Damascus University Medical School, Damascus, Syria - Doctorate of Medicine, 1990
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Illinois, Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1993-1995; Chief Resident
Additional Training
Internship, University of Illinois, Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1992-1993
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Arabic
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Karam right for?
Dr. Karam is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a physician who knows them well. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, diabetes, or metabolic health benefit from his preventive focus. Women navigating menopause and members of the LGBTQ+ community find a knowledgeable and welcoming provider in Dr. Karam. His multilingual fluency makes him accessible to patients who prefer Spanish, Arabic, or French. Adults in the northwest suburbs and Chicago seeking same-day access and after-hours physician contact will appreciate his availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Karam focuses on cardiovascular health, diabetes management, women's health with an emphasis on menopause, and LGBTQ+ health. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care through the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus. His clinical work spans the full range of adult internal medicine and primary care.
Yes, Dr. Karam holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Damascus University Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Illinois, Mercy Hospital, where he was selected as Chief Resident.
Dr. Karam has practiced internal medicine for over thirty years. S. training in 1992 and has built a career in the Chicago area since completing his residency in 1995.
Yes. Dr. Karam conducts every visit himself. Patients never see a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in his place. That direct relationship is central to how he practices medicine.
Dr. Karam converses fluently in English, Spanish, Arabic, and French. He welcomes patients who prefer to communicate in any of those languages.
Dr. Karam builds patient relationships on mutual trust and respect. He creates an intimate, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment for every patient. He also applies the same healthy habits he recommends, staying active and eating well outside the office.
Yes. Dr. Karam has cultivated a network of trusted specialists both locally and nationally. When patients need specialty care, he coordinates referrals to providers he knows and trusts.
Dr. Karam offers advanced diagnostic testing through the MDVIP Wellness Program Plus. This includes cognitive health testing, comprehensive metabolic and nutritional panels, inflammation testing, and advanced heart disease diagnostics. These tools go beyond what standard preventive screenings typically include.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026