
Lake Avenue Wellness
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| Practice Type | Direct Primary Care |
| Doctors | Tarak Chokshi MD, Internal Medicine, Richard Scuderi MD, Internal Medicine |
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At Lake Avenue Wellness, primary care runs on a simple conviction: medicine works best when it is personal, affordable, and unhurried. The Wilmette, IL practice operates on a Direct Primary Care model, dropping insurance requirements and co-pays in favor of a straightforward monthly membership. Two internal medicine physicians lead the practice: Dr. Tarak Chokshi and Dr. Richard Scuderi.
The practice covers a broad clinical range. Services include hormone replacement therapy for men and women, medical weight loss, ADHD treatment, IV vitamin therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, peptide therapy, metabolic testing, acoustic wave therapy, and functional medicine. The proprietary Ageless Protocol™ brings many of these services together into a structured wellness program. Membership includes unlimited in-person and telehealth consultations, same-day and next-day appointments, discounted prescriptions with next-day delivery, and no additional co-pays. Lake Avenue Wellness serves patients in Wilmette and the surrounding North Shore communities, including Kenilworth, Winnetka, and Evanston.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Individual memberships start at $249 per month for adults not currently enrolled in another Lake Avenue Wellness program. Existing patients qualify for a discounted rate of $199 per month. Couples memberships run $399 per month for new patients and $349 per month for existing patients. A one-time registration fee of $50 per person applies at enrollment. Members who sign up for an annual membership receive one month free.
Membership covers unlimited in-person and telehealth consultations, same-day and next-day appointments, annual bloodwork, comprehensive lab panels, physical exams, vaccine administration, chronic disease management, and minor in-office procedures. Members also receive deep discounts on prescription medications and free next-day prescription delivery. There are no co-pays beyond the monthly fee.
Lake Avenue Wellness does not bill insurance for membership services. The DPC model replaces insurance-driven billing with a transparent monthly fee. Members may choose to maintain a separate insurance policy for specialty referrals or hospital care, but the practice handles the vast majority of primary care needs directly.
Yes. The practice offers same-day and next-day appointments for both sick visits and routine care. Lake Avenue Wellness keeps its patient roster smaller than traditional primary care practices, which allows the team to provide prompt access without long waits.
Yes. Members receive unlimited telehealth consultations as part of their membership. The practice also connects with patients by phone and video conference, giving flexible options for those who cannot come in person.
The Ageless Protocol™ is a proprietary wellness program offered by Lake Avenue Wellness. It integrates multiple services available at the practice, including hormone optimization, metabolic testing, and other functional medicine tools, into a structured plan designed to support long-term vitality and healthy aging.
Yes. Lake Avenue Wellness actively serves first responders, blue collar workers, and truck drivers, including with specialized testosterone replacement therapy programs tailored to the demands of those occupations. The practice designs care around the schedules and health needs of physically demanding careers.
The membership covers ongoing management of conditions including asthma, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, migraine headaches, and thyroid disorders. Members work directly with their physician to build a management plan without the constraints of insurance-driven visit limits.
Prospective patients can schedule a consultation through the Lake Avenue Wellness website or by calling the practice at (847) 906-0222. New patients manage their health information and appointments through the PatientPop patient portal. New members also qualify for 10% off their first month of service.
Yes. Beyond primary care, the practice offers hormone replacement therapy for men and women, BHRT, menopause treatment, erectile dysfunction treatment, medical weight loss, IV vitamin therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, peptide therapy, ADHD treatment, acoustic wave therapy, metabolic testing, and functional medicine. The practice also hosts IV vitamin infusion parties and bachelor and bachelorette IV party events.
Practice last updated April 5, 2026



