
The Forest Lounge Medical Center
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Hybrid |
| Location | Lake Forest, Glenview, Northbrook, Highland Park, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Wilmette |
| Doctors | Tarak Chokshi MD, Internal Medicine, Richard Scuderi MD, Primary Care |
| Telehealth Type | In-person and online telemedicine; virtual follow-up visits |
| Telehealth Available | Yes |
About
At The Forest Lounge Medical Center in Lake Forest, IL, two physicians deliver primary care alongside an expansive menu of hormone, wellness, and aesthetics services. The practice operates as a hybrid DPC and concierge clinic in downtown Lake Forest. Dr. Tarak Chokshi and Dr. Richard Scuderi lead clinical care at the practice.
The Forest Lounge charges flat fees with no insurance, no co-pays, and no contracts. Appointments run 60 minutes, and the practice offers same-day visits at no extra charge. Patients access telehealth alongside in-person care. A local pharmacy partner handles free medication delivery to patients' homes. The clinical menu spans hormone therapy for men and women, medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications, peptide therapy, IV vitamin therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, metabolic testing, ADHD evaluation, acoustic wave therapy, and a full aesthetics suite. Every protocol follows physician-led, evidence-informed design. The practice serves a broad patient base including athletes, first responders, contractors, truck drivers, and women managing menopause.
Details
Address
173 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
(224) 899-2000Website
Visit websiteMembership Details
No insurance, No Co-Pays. No paperwork. TRT Treatments: $399 flat fee. HRT for Women: $399. Peptide Therapy: $399. Tirzepatide: $399 one-time initial consultation + $499/month program cost.
Typical Appointment
60 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Forest Lounge charges flat fees with no insurance billing, no co-pays, and no contracts. Hormone programs for TRT, HRT for women, peptide therapy, and Tirzepatide each carry a $399 flat fee. The Tirzepatide weight loss program adds a $499 monthly program cost after the initial consultation. Patients pay only for what they use, with no surprise bills.
The Forest Lounge does not bill insurance for its primary services. The ADHD program also does not accept insurance directly, but many insurance plans reimburse patients for those services up to 100% and typically cover the medications as well. The practice accepts FSA and HSA accounts and provides itemized statements to help patients work with their carriers.
Standard appointments run 60 minutes. The practice offers same-day visits at no additional charge. Patients can also schedule next-day appointments when same-day slots fill.
Yes. The Forest Lounge provides both in-person and virtual telehealth appointments. Patients can choose whichever format works best for their needs.
Yes. The practice partners with local pharmacies to deliver medications free of charge directly to patients' doors. Patients can also handle prescription refills online.
The Forest Lounge offers physician-supervised medical weight loss using GLP-1 medications including Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. The practice also provides Dulaglutide and related injectable therapies. All weight loss patients receive a FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor with a 14-day sensor supply at no extra cost.
The practice covers a wide range of hormone treatments for men and women. Services include testosterone replacement therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, estrogen and progesterone therapy, menopause and perimenopause management, thyroid hormone therapy, stress hormone therapy, and sexual wellness and libido therapy.
Yes. The Forest Lounge actively serves police officers, firefighters, EMTs, military personnel, contractors, truck drivers, and competitive athletes. The practice tailors hormone and wellness protocols to the physical and occupational demands of these patient populations.
The Forest Lounge offers IV vitamin therapy, vitamin injections, peptide therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, PNOE metabolic testing, acoustic wave therapy, ADHD evaluation and treatment, and a full aesthetics suite including facials, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, and massage therapy. The practice also hosts IV vitamin infusion events for corporate wellness days, bridal showers, and bachelorette parties.
Prospective patients can schedule a consultation directly through the practice. The Forest Lounge uses a PatientPop patient portal for scheduling and ongoing communication. Same-day consultations are available, and the practice also offers contactless check-in for in-person visits.
Practice last updated March 21, 2026

