About
Dr. Benedict Ciszek joined Pioneer Concierge Medicine in May 2024, bringing over 16 years of family medicine experience in the Chicagoland area. A native of Arlington Heights, Illinois, he earned his BS with a concentration in Physics-in-Medicine from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL, then pursued a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of California-San Diego.
Dr. Ciszek holds board certification in Family Medicine and carries a special interest in sports medicine. He serves as the volunteer team physician for the AAC Eagles Soccer Club. He also sits on the Board of Directors at the Copernicus Center, reflecting his connection to Chicago's Polish community. Known for careful listening and thorough patient education, he guides patients from acute illness through long-term wellness. Outside medicine, he spends time with his wife Edyta, three children, and Golden Doodle Sophie, and plays volleyball regularly.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS with concentration in Physics-in-Medicine, University of Notre Dame
Medical School
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
Fellowship
Fellowship in Sports Medicine, University of California-San Diego
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ciszek right for?
Dr. Ciszek is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a thorough, relationship-driven family medicine physician. Athletes and active patients benefit from his fellowship-level training in sports medicine. He works well with families who want a single physician to guide care from childhood through adulthood. Patients who value careful listening and detailed health education will find his approach especially effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ciszek treats a broad range of conditions across family medicine, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. He also manages acute illnesses and guides patients through preventive care and cancer screenings. His sports medicine training allows him to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries and support active patients.
Yes, Dr. Ciszek holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of California-San Diego, adding specialized training beyond his primary board certification.
Dr. Ciszek earned his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, and then pursued a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of California-San Diego.
Yes, Dr. Ciszek cares for patients across all life stages, from children to seniors. His family medicine training and 16-plus years of Chicagoland practice give him broad experience managing health across every age group.
Dr. Ciszek focuses on careful listening and thorough patient education. He aims to guide patients from managing acute illness through achieving long-term wellness. His sports medicine background also allows him to take an active, functional view of each patient's overall health.
Yes, Dr. Ciszek completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of California-San Diego after his family medicine residency. He also volunteers as the team physician for the AAC Eagles Soccer Club, keeping his sports medicine skills active in the community.
Dr. Ciszek has practiced family medicine in the Chicagoland area for over 16 years. He is a native of Arlington Heights and has deep roots in the local community, including serving on the Board of Directors at the Copernicus Center.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026