Dr. Lynnelle FloresMD

Dr. Flores treats diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, digestive issues, and obesity. She also provides preventive care and family medicine for patients across age groups. Her focus is on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of these conditions through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.

Yes. Dr. Lynnelle Flores holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Dual certification reflects her commitment to both comprehensive primary care and the evidence-based use of lifestyle interventions to prevent and reverse chronic disease.

Dr. Flores uses the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine to help patients prevent and reverse chronic conditions. Those pillars include a whole-food predominantly plant-based diet, regular physical activity, stress management, avoiding harmful substances, adequate sleep, and fostering positive relationships. She tailors these interventions to each patient's individual history and goals.

Yes. Dr. Flores works with patients who want to lessen or avoid reliance on medications through sustainable lifestyle changes. Many chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes, respond meaningfully to intensive lifestyle interventions. She guides patients through that process with personalized support.

Dr. Flores sees adults and families dealing with chronic disease, as well as patients who want to prevent illness before it develops. She also works with small business owners, young adults aging off parental insurance, and families evaluating alternatives to traditional coverage. Her practice welcomes patients at various stages of their health journey.

Yes. Nutrition counseling is a core part of Dr. Flores' clinical work. She emphasizes a whole-food, predominantly plant-based diet as a foundation for cardiovascular health and chronic disease management. Patients receive practical, evidence-based guidance they can apply to daily life.

Dr. Flores leads the Walk With a Doc Buffalo Grove Chapter, a free, doctor-led community walking group. The group meets every third Saturday at Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL. Each session includes a brief health education segment followed by a relaxed, self-paced walk. The program welcomes all ages and fitness levels.

Dr. Flores treats stress management and sleep health as clinical priorities, not lifestyle extras. Both play a direct role in cardiovascular health, metabolic function, and chronic disease outcomes. She addresses these areas alongside nutrition and movement as part of a comprehensive lifestyle medicine plan.