About
Dr. Tack graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emory University before earning his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. He then pursued a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He holds board certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Tack founded The Center for Internal Medicine in Gurnee in 1999 and has practiced there for over two decades. Earlier in his career, he served as a hospitalist at Condell Medical Center, St. Therese Hospital, Lutheran General Hospital, and Bellville Hospital. He has published research in the Journal of the American Medical Association and completed the Blackburn Course in Obesity at Harvard University. He is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Tack cares for adult patients across a wide age range and approaches each visit with clarity and empathy. He stays active outside of work and enjoys time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Emory University (Summa Cum Laude)
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
Fellowship
Infectious Diseases, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Additional Training
Blackburn Course in Obesity, Harvard University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Tack right for?
Dr. Tack is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who combines internal medicine with hormone optimization and preventive care. Patients managing weight concerns, hormonal imbalances, or age-related health changes benefit from his functional medicine approach. Men and women navigating testosterone therapy, menopause treatment, or sexual health concerns will find targeted expertise here. His long tenure in Lake County suits patients who value an established, relationship-driven physician.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tack specializes in internal medicine, hormone optimization, medical weight loss, and anti-aging care. He treats conditions including hormonal imbalances, obesity, menopause, andropause, and sexual health concerns. He also has fellowship training in Infectious Diseases from Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Yes, Dr. Tack holds board certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center.
Dr. Tack offers a full range of hormone therapies, including testosterone therapy, estrogen and androgen therapy, and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. He also provides Sermorelin therapy and menopause treatment. Each treatment plan reflects the individual patient's health profile and goals.
Yes, Dr. Tack has published research in the Journal of the American Medical Association. He also completed the Blackburn Course in Obesity at Harvard University, which informs his medical weight loss programs.
Dr. Tack founded The Center for Internal Medicine in Gurnee in 1999. He has practiced in Lake County, Illinois for over two decades. His career also includes hospitalist experience at several regional hospitals, including Lutheran General Hospital and Condell Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Tack offers medical weight loss programs that include GLP-1 medications and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for body composition assessment. He takes a functional medicine approach, building individualized plans based on each patient's health data and goals.
Dr. Tack offers Morpheus8, laser hair removal, IV Vitamin Therapy, Vitamin injections, and injury recovery and acute rehabilitation services. These services complement his core clinical focus on internal medicine and preventive health.
Dr. Tack takes a functional medicine approach, combining individualized treatment plans with preventive strategies. He approaches every visit with clarity and empathy, drawing on more than two decades of clinical experience in internal medicine and hormone health.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026