Dr. William KehoeMD

Internal Medicine

at William Kehoe, MD — Chicago, IL

About

Dr. William Kehoe brings more than four decades of continuous internal medicine practice to his concierge patients in the Chicago area. He earned his undergraduate degree from Williams College in 1972 and his medical degree from Loyola School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. He completed an internship in Pathology and Medicine at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital in Chicago, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution. He also served as an Instructor of Medicine at Rush University Medical School. The American Board of Internal Medicine board-certified him in 1979, the same year he launched his private practice.

Dr. Kehoe spent several years as an Adjunct and Associate Attending Physician at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital and served on the Rush University Admission Committee and as Secretary of the Medical Staff at Rush University Medical Center. His clinical focus spans preventive medicine and the management of chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, seasonal affective disorder, and obesity. He is particularly passionate about disease prevention, wellness planning, and early intervention for cognitive concerns such as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Castle Connolly has recognized him as a Top Doctor every year since 2000, Chicago Magazine named him a Cook County Top Doctor in 2025, and Best Doctors in America listed him from 2005 through 2013.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Williams College, Williamstown, MA, B.A., 1968-1972

Medical School

Loyola School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, 1972-1975

Residency

Internal Medicine, Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital, Chicago, IL, 1977-1979

Additional Training

Internship, Pathology & Medicine, Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago, IL, 1975-1976; Instructor of Medicine, Rush University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1975

Certifications

Board Certified, Internal Medicine, 1979

Conditions Treated

osteoarthritisosteoporosisdementiaAlzheimer's diseasehypertensiondiabetesdepressionanxietyinsomniaseasonal affective disorderobesity

Who is Dr. Kehoe right for?

Dr. Kehoe serves adults who want a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, or osteoporosis benefit from his proactive, prevention-focused approach. He is a strong fit for anyone who values same-day access, unhurried appointments, and a physician who stays involved during hospitalizations. Patients with concerns about cognitive health, mood disorders, or healthy aging find his deep clinical experience especially relevant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Kehoe focuses on internal medicine and preventive care. He regularly treats hypertension, diabetes, obesity, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, depression, anxiety, insomnia, seasonal affective disorder, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. His practice emphasizes catching and managing conditions early through comprehensive wellness planning.

Dr. Kehoe has practiced internal medicine in the Chicagoland area since 1979. That spans more than four decades of continuous private practice, primarily affiliated with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine board-certified Dr. Kehoe in 1979. He has maintained that certification throughout his career.

Dr. Kehoe earned his medical degree from Loyola School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital in Chicago. He also served as an Instructor of Medicine at Rush University Medical School early in his career.

Yes. Castle Connolly has named Dr. Kehoe a Top Doctor every year since 2000. Chicago Magazine recognized him as a Cook County Top Doctor in 2025. Best Doctors in America listed him from 2005 through 2013.

Dr. Kehoe takes a proactive, comprehensive approach to both disease prevention and wellness. He focuses on identifying risk factors early and builds personalized wellness plans with each patient. He schedules time to discuss lifestyle, nutrition, exercise, and screening during the annual 90-minute exam.

Yes. Dr. Kehoe remains actively involved when a member requires hospitalization. He advocates on the patient's behalf and communicates regularly with the hospital team throughout the stay.

Yes. When a patient has a chronic or complex medical situation, Dr. Kehoe reviews the case by phone with a respected colleague at no additional charge. He treats second opinions as a standard part of thorough care.

Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026