About
Muhammad Raza Aftab, MD, DABOM, earned his medical degree from Punjab Medical College on a full scholarship before immigrating to the United States in 2016. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Health Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, where he took an active role in the program's wellness initiatives. He met his wife, a dermatologist, during that training.
After residency, Dr. Aftab worked as an attending hospitalist at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park. Caring for patients with end-stage diabetes, heart failure, and cancer drew his attention to primary prevention. His father's life-threatening heart attack and triple bypass surgery deepened that conviction. He then earned his Diplomate certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and trained alongside Sports Medicine physicians in the Chicago community. A full-thickness ACL tear he sustained personally pushed him further into the study of muscle mass, mobility, and healthy aging. He holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. His clinical passions include cardiovascular disease prevention, metabolic health, longevity, VO2 max testing, body composition, and cognitive health. Outside the clinic, he walks wellness loops along the Chicago lakefront, explores healthy restaurants, cooks, reads, travels, and stays active at the gym.
Education & Training
Medical School
Punjab Medical College (full scholarship)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Ascension Health Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL
Additional Training
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM); additional training alongside Sports Medicine physicians in the Chicago community
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Aftab right for?
Dr. Aftab is a strong fit for adults who want to stay ahead of chronic disease. Patients with metabolic concerns, cardiovascular risk, or weight management goals benefit from his focused expertise. He also serves athletes and active adults interested in body composition and performance optimization. Anyone seeking thorough, unhurried primary care with advanced diagnostics will find his practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Aftab focuses on metabolic health, obesity, cardiovascular disease prevention, diabetes management, and thyroid conditions. He also addresses cognitive health, sleep disorders, autoimmune conditions, and men's and women's health concerns. His preventive approach means he works to identify and address risk factors early, before conditions become harder to manage.
Yes. Dr. Aftab holds board certification in Internal Medicine and earned his Diplomate status from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Health Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago.
Two experiences shaped his focus. During his time as a hospitalist at the University of Chicago, caring for patients with end-stage diabetes, heart failure, and cancer highlighted the cost of delayed prevention. His father's life-threatening heart attack and subsequent triple bypass surgery made that lesson personal. He pursued obesity medicine certification and sports medicine training to build a practice rooted in prevention.
Yes. Dr. Aftab offers VO2 max testing, DEXA scans, resting metabolic rate testing, continuous glucose monitoring, genetic testing, liquid biopsies, and whole body MRI. These tools help him assess cardiovascular fitness, body composition, metabolic function, and cancer risk with precision.
Yes. Dr. Aftab is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and has trained alongside Sports Medicine physicians in Chicago. He applies that background to both weight management and athletic performance optimization, drawing on tools like VO2 max testing and body composition analysis.
Dr. Aftab schedules appointments up to 120 minutes long. That time allows a thorough review of health history, diagnostics, and goals. He also offers same-day visits, telemedicine, and house calls for members who need flexible access.
Dr. Aftab earned his medical degree from Punjab Medical College on a full scholarship. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Health Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago. After residency, he worked as an attending hospitalist at the University of Chicago in Hyde Park before founding his own practice.
Yes. Dr. Aftab treats sports injuries and has trained alongside Sports Medicine physicians in the Chicago community. His personal experience recovering from a full-thickness ACL tear deepened his understanding of musculoskeletal health, mobility, and the role of muscle mass in long-term wellness.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026