About
Dr. Cindy Lagone co-founded Authentic Internal Medicine after practicing at Northwestern Medicine since 1993. She earned her undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame, her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and completed her internal medicine residency at Northwestern University. She joined Northwestern's faculty as Instructor of Clinical Medicine and later advanced to Assistant Professor of Medicine.
Dr. Lagone holds board certification in internal medicine, earned the Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) designation, and belongs to the Obesity Medicine Association. She served as Assistant Primary Care Director for Northwestern Medical School and as College Mentor for the Lagone College at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine. Castle Connolly has named her a Top Doctor, and she has received multiple Excellence in Teaching awards. Her clinical focus includes preventive medicine, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity. As a breast cancer survivor, she brings particular depth to supporting patients through active treatment and survivorship care. She co-leads the Authentic Teaching Kitchen series, combining her passion for cooking with her expertise in nutrition science.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame, bachelor's degree with honors
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine, MD
Residency
Internal Medicine, Northwestern University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lagone right for?
Dr. Lagone is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive-first approach to internal medicine. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or obesity benefit from her clinical depth in each of these areas. Women navigating breast cancer treatment or survivorship will find her personal experience and medical expertise especially relevant. Adults who value a physician with deep academic and teaching credentials will feel well supported in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lagone focuses on preventive medicine, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity. She also provides dedicated care for women in breast cancer treatment and survivorship. Her clinical background spans more than thirty years of outpatient internal medicine.
Yes. Dr. Lagone holds board certification in internal medicine. She also carries the Fellow of the American College of Physicians designation and belongs to the Obesity Medicine Association.
Dr. Lagone earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Northwestern University, where she later joined the faculty as Instructor of Clinical Medicine and advanced to Assistant Professor of Medicine.
Castle Connolly has named Dr. Lagone a Top Doctor. She has also received multiple Excellence in Teaching awards during her academic career at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Lagone co-leads the monthly Authentic Teaching Kitchen series alongside Dr. Schultz. She combines her interest in cooking with her expertise in nutrition science to guide community participants through affordable, health-focused recipes.
Yes. Dr. Lagone is a breast cancer survivor. That experience gives her particular depth when supporting patients through active treatment and long-term survivorship care.
Dr. Lagone served as Assistant Primary Care Director for Northwestern Medical School. She also served as College Mentor for the Lagone College at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Lagone treats obesity as part of her core clinical focus. She belongs to the Obesity Medicine Association and integrates evidence-based obesity care into her practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026