About
Dr. Syeda Farheen Ali earned her medical degree from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2003. She then gained experience in Canada's universal healthcare system before completing her residency at Hurley Medical Center, affiliated with Michigan State University. Over more than two decades, she has practiced across three countries, building a perspective on healthcare that few physicians can match.
She holds triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds certification in Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy and membership in the American College of Physicians. Dr. Ali is licensed in all 50 states. Her clinical focus spans chronic disease management, metabolic health, and women's health, including menopause, perimenopause, and bioidentical FDA-approved hormone therapy derived from Wild Yam. She has helped patients lose more than 100 pounds without surgery through personalized obesity medicine programs. Patients regularly describe her as attentive, down-to-earth, and consistently accessible by phone, text, and email. She founded Sina Medical Care in Frankfort, IL to practice medicine on her own terms, with time, trust, and the patient relationship at the center.
Education & Training
Medical School
Baqai Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan (2003)
Residency
Hurley Medical Center / Michigan State University
Additional Training
Over 20 years of experience across international healthcare systems (Canada and U.S.)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ali right for?
Dr. Ali is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or metabolic syndrome. Women navigating menopause, perimenopause, or hormone imbalance benefit from her specialized HRT training and women's health focus. Patients seeking meaningful weight loss through medical supervision, including GLP-1 therapies, find a committed partner in Dr. Ali. She also serves patients who want preventive, lifestyle-centered care as an alternative to prescription-only approaches. Her 60-minute appointments suit anyone who has felt rushed or unheard in previous medical settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ali treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Her clinical focus includes type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hypothyroidism, COPD, asthma, coronary artery disease, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and sleep apnea. She also treats menopause, perimenopause, PCOS, hormone imbalance, anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain. Her women's health services include cervical cancer screening, STI testing, and pap smears.
Yes. Dr. Ali holds triple board certification in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also holds certification in Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy and membership in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Ali earned her medical degree from Baqai Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2003. She then practiced within Canada's healthcare system before completing her residency at Hurley Medical Center, affiliated with Michigan State University. Her training spans more than 20 years across three international healthcare systems.
Dr. Ali takes a personalized, medically supervised approach to weight loss. She uses metabolic testing, hormonal evaluations, GLP-1 therapies such as Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, and long-term lifestyle modification to address root causes of weight gain. She has helped patients lose more than 100 pounds without surgery through her obesity medicine programs.
Dr. Ali holds specific certification in Menopause Hormone Replacement Therapy. She uses bioidentical FDA-approved hormones derived from Wild Yam for HRT. Her approach addresses hot flashes, brain fog, mood changes, fatigue, and other hormonal symptoms through individualized treatment plans. Members receive women's hormones starting at $40 per month.
Yes. S. states. She sees patients across the country through her telehealth platform. Members receive unlimited telehealth visits as part of their monthly membership.
Dr. Ali integrates the six pillars of lifestyle medicine into her patient care. She focuses on root-cause prevention and sustainable behavioral change rather than prescription-only management. This approach guides her treatment of chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome.
Dr. Ali gives members direct access via phone, text, and email. Membership includes 24/7 direct physician access. Patients regularly describe her as consistently available and responsive, a quality that distinguishes her practice from standard primary care settings.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026