About
Dr. Dana Ray founded Proven Medical to deliver attentive, relationship-driven family medicine in Mt. Zion, IL. She earned her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Her clinical scope covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and the full range of addiction issues including food, gambling, substance, alcohol, and prescription medication dependence.
Before launching Proven Medical, Dr. Ray served as Chief Medical Officer at a community health center. She also directed addiction recovery programs, deepening her expertise in a field many primary care practices overlook. Her background extends beyond medicine. Dr. Ray served in the Army Reserve, held a seat on the Decatur City Council, and serves as Campus Pastor at Life Changers Church. She carries more than two decades of patient care and clinician training into every visit. Her approach centers on prevention, wellness, and building lasting relationships with each patient she serves.
Education & Training
Medical School
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ray right for?
Dr. Ray is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking consistent, relationship-based primary care. She serves patients aged 5 and older, including adults managing chronic conditions who want a physician who knows their full history. Patients navigating addiction to substances, alcohol, food, gambling, or prescription medications benefit directly from her Addiction Medicine certification. Her approach suits people who want unhurried visits, direct physician access, and a doctor who treats the whole person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ray treats a wide range of primary care needs, including preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness, and mental health support. She also holds board certification in Addiction Medicine, so she treats food, gambling, substance, alcohol, and prescription medication addiction. Her clinical training spans family medicine for patients aged 5 and older.
Yes. Dr. Ray holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. These dual certifications allow her to address a broader range of patient needs than most primary care physicians cover.
Dr. Ray earned her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She brings over 20 years of experience treating patients across a range of family medicine and addiction medicine settings.
Dr. Ray centers her practice on genuine connection. She takes a holistic view of each patient, treating the person rather than the condition. Her approach prioritizes prevention and wellness, and she uses evidence-based guidelines to guide clinical decisions.
Members reach Dr. Ray directly by call, text, email, or video visit, 24 hours a day. In-home visits are also available for an additional fee. She does not route patients through a call center or nurse line.
Yes. Proven Medical now welcomes patients aged 65 and older. Dr. Ray accepts patients from age 5 through seniors, making the practice a strong option for multi-generational families.
Dr. Ray served as Chief Medical Officer at a community health center before founding Proven Medical. She also served as medical director for addiction recovery programs. She is an Army Reserve veteran and a former Decatur City Council member.
Addiction medicine services carry an additional fee beyond the standard monthly membership. Dr. Ray holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and treats a full range of addiction issues, including substance, alcohol, food, gambling, and prescription medication dependence.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026