About
Susan Alt, MD, earned her medical degree with honors from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1999. Her academic achievements included the American Medical Women's Association Award for Scholastic Achievement and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco before returning to Chicago to practice and teach at the University of Chicago.
Dr. Alt later joined Northwestern Medicine, where she earned an Excellence in Teaching award, and went on to work within Northwestern's Executive Health program. She holds board certification in Internal Medicine. Her clinical interests center on preventive care, lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, women's health, and cardiovascular health. She lives in Wilmette with her husband and family and enjoys mystery novels, long walks, and adventurous bike trips.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Additional Training
Excellence in Teaching award at Northwestern Medicine; Northwestern Executive Health program
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Alt right for?
Dr. Alt is an excellent match for adults prioritizing preventive care and long-term wellness planning. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or other women's health concerns benefit directly from her clinical focus. Patients managing cardiovascular disease or chronic conditions find her thorough, personalized style well-suited to their needs. She sees patients across north Chicago and Evanston.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alt focuses on preventive care, lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, women's health, and cardiovascular health. Her background spans both academic medicine and executive health, giving her a thorough, evidence-informed approach to primary care.
Yes. Dr. Alt holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She trained at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of California, San Francisco.
Yes. Women's health is one of Dr. Alt's core clinical interests. She addresses perimenopause and menopause, breast health, reproductive concerns, STI testing, and sexual health as part of her comprehensive care for women.
Dr. Alt practiced and taught medicine at the University of Chicago before moving to Northwestern Medicine, where she earned an Excellence in Teaching award. She then joined Northwestern's Executive Health program, where she developed her concierge-style approach to patient care.
Dr. Alt graduated with honors from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She received the American Medical Women's Association Award for Scholastic Achievement, was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, and earned an Excellence in Teaching award at Northwestern Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Alt sees patients in both north Chicago and Evanston. The AIM physicians practice across both locations to provide consistent, continuous care for members throughout the area.
Patients describe Dr. Alt as thoughtful, personalized, and exceptionally prepared. She takes time to understand each patient's goals before the visit begins and uses that preparation to make every appointment substantive and focused.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026