About
Dr. Marla Kushner brings more than 20 years of private practice experience to Innovative Care. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She then pursued an Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Fellowship at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and Rush Presbyterian-St Luke's Hospital.
Dr. Kushner holds board certification in family medicine and earned certification in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine. She is both a Distinguished Fellow of ASAM and a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Her expertise spans comprehensive primary care, preventive medicine, adolescent care, and addiction disorder and recovery. She actively volunteers as a team doctor for a Chicago Public School, staying closely connected to the community she serves.
Education & Training
Medical School
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI
Fellowship
Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kushner right for?
Dr. Kushner is a strong fit for patients seeking comprehensive, relationship-driven primary care. Adults and adolescents managing addiction disorders or recovery benefit from her dual expertise. She works well with patients who want preventive medicine integrated into their ongoing care. Her community ties make her a natural choice for families on Chicago's Northside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kushner treats a broad range of conditions across family and preventive medicine. Her clinical focus includes addiction disorders, adolescent health concerns, and chronic disease management. She also provides comprehensive primary care for adults and young patients.
Yes. Dr. Kushner holds board certification in family medicine. She also earned certification in addiction medicine from the American Society of Addiction Medicine and serves as a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Kushner is both a Distinguished Fellow and a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. She earned her addiction medicine certification through the American Society of Addiction Medicine. This expertise allows her to support patients navigating addiction disorders and long-term recovery.
Yes. Dr. Kushner completed an Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Fellowship at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital. She has significant experience caring for adolescents and young adults. She currently volunteers as a team doctor for a Chicago Public School.
Dr. Kushner brings more than 20 years of private practice experience to Innovative Care. That depth of experience spans family medicine, preventive care, adolescent health, and addiction medicine.
Dr. Kushner earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her family medicine residency at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She then pursued a fellowship in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital.
Yes. Preventive medicine is a core part of Dr. Kushner's clinical focus. She integrates screenings, lifestyle guidance, and early intervention into her primary care visits. Her goal is to address health concerns before they escalate.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026