Dr. Vesna SkulMD, FACP

Internal Medicine

at Comprehensive Center for Women's Medicine — Chicago, IL

About

Dr. Vesna Skul co-founded Comprehensive Center for Women's Medicine in 2001 and serves as its Medical Director. She trained at Rush Medical College in Chicago and holds board certification in Internal Medicine. A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, she also completed fellowship training and board certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She serves as Associate Professor of Medicine at Rush University.

Dr. Skul devoted her career to caring for women across every phase of life. Her clinical focus includes menopause management, lifestyle medicine, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, healthy aging, obesity and weight management, and anti-inflammatory approaches to chronic disease. Through her leadership roles with the American College of Physicians, she helped shape educational requirements for internists at medical universities across the country. She earned the ACP's Laureate Award, its highest recognition, along with numerous teaching and service honors. Chicago Magazine has recognized her for several decades as one of the best doctors for women in Chicago, and US News ranks her among the nation's top doctors. She also serves as Medical Director of Cellular Intelligence Medical Spa, where her focus extends to wellness and aesthetics. Outside medicine, she enjoys travel, classical music, hiking, organic gardening, and raw food preparation.

Education & Training

Medical School

Rush Medical College, Chicago

Fellowship

Fellowship trained and board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Fellowship trained and board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine

Conditions Treated

menopause
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
obesity
autoimmune disease
fatigue
hormonal imbalance
chronic disease
weight management

Who is Dr. Skul right for?

Dr. Skul is a strong fit for women navigating menopause, hormonal changes, or complex chronic conditions. Patients managing Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune disease, or weight concerns benefit from her integrative approach. She works well with patients who want preventive and anti-aging strategies alongside conventional care. Adults seeking a physician who combines advanced diagnostics with lifestyle medicine will find her practice well-suited to their goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Skul focuses on menopause management, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, obesity and weight management, healthy aging, and anti-inflammatory approaches to chronic disease. She also addresses fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and autoimmune conditions. Her training in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine broadens her clinical scope into preventive and lifestyle-based care.

Yes. Dr. Skul holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also completed fellowship training and earned board certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Skul trained at Rush Medical College in Chicago. She later joined the faculty at Rush University Medical Center before co-founding the practice in 2001. She continues to serve as Associate Professor of Medicine at Rush University.

Yes. The American College of Physicians honored Dr. Skul with its Laureate Award, the organization's highest recognition. Chicago Magazine has named her one of the best doctors for women in Chicago for several decades. US News also ranks her among the nation's top doctors.

Dr. Skul takes an integrative and functional approach, combining advanced diagnostics with lifestyle and nutritional strategies. She uses tools such as genetic testing, nutrigenomic analysis, and hormone assessment to guide individualized treatment plans. Her focus on root-cause evaluation shapes her work with chronic disease and preventive care.

Yes. While the practice centers on women's health, Dr. Skul sees male patients as well. Men often join the practice through referrals from female family members or partners.

Dr. Skul serves as Associate Professor of Medicine at Rush University and as Medical Director of Cellular Intelligence Medical Spa. Through her leadership with the American College of Physicians, she helped shape educational requirements for internists at medical universities across the country.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026