The Community First Medical Center Rheumatology Clinic provides specialty diagnosis, treatment and management of rheumatic diseases that are impairing a patient’s quality of life. Board certified rheumatologists provide expert care that aims to reduce patient discomfort and restore as much mobility as possible.

All patients with a rheumatic condition receive long-term, coordinated care that is tailored to their specific needs, physical ability and medication regimen. Patients being treated receive care from a team of specialized medical professionals.

In addition to treating rheumatic diseases, our clinicians help patients afflicted with musculoskeletal disorders including bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia and tendinitis.

Inflammation in any organ or part of the body can cause immense discomfort and pain. The medical team at the Rheumatology Clinic works to improve the lives of patients suffering from these medical conditions.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-527-5071.

The Community First Medical Center Rehabilitation Center provides diagnostic and treatment options for patients suffering with physical ailments. The Rehabilitation Center helps patients overcome and recover from an injury to their fullest abilities.

All therapists in the center are board-certified, and work to create a caring, supportive and warm environment to promote healing as patients work to regain physical and mental independence.

Returning you to the highest quality of life possible is the goal of the Rehabilitation Center.

Physician Referral Required

A referral from your physician is required before starting rehabilitation services. With a referral, you will be promptly scheduled for your initial evaluation.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-794-7690.

The Radiology Department at Community First Medical Center offers a comprehensive range of imaging services and advanced procedures to diagnose a wide variety of conditions.

Board certified radiology specialists have expertise in virtually every imaging area, including abdominal imaging, breast imaging, neuroradiology, interventional and vascular radiology, musculoskeletal radiology and ultrasound.

The complete range of imaging areas includes:

• Diagnostic Radiology (X-ray)
• Interventional Radiology (minimally invasive techniques)
• Bone Density (DEXA) Scanning
• Mammography
• Ultrasound
• Fluoroscopy
• Nuclear Medicine
• Nuclear Cardiology
• MRI
• CT Scan

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-794-7678.

• IEMA Certified Mammography Facility

The Community First Medical Center Pathology and Laboratory Department provides analytical testing to confirm a patient’s diagnosis, or to evaluate responses to treatments and therapies. The on-site testing and laboratory facility is open 24-hours a day, seven-days a week to assist the Community First medical teams.

The Community First Pathology and Laboratory Center provides a full range of support to patients using emergency, inpatient or outpatient medical services at the hospital. The laboratory center is staffed with expert specialists and has the best, state-of-the-art medical equipment.

Having an on-site pathology and laboratory department is key to providing coordinated medical care, tailored to each patient’s needs.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-282-7000; extension: 3343.

• CAP College of American Pathologists Accreditation
• CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Accreditation

Pain is a debilitating medical condition that can lower your quality of life, and impair your physical and mental wellbeing. The Pain Center at Community First Medical Center offers a range of services to help patients suffering from acute or chronic pain conditions.

The interdisciplinary medical team at the Pain Center provides the most advanced treatment options delivered in a compassionate, comprehensive, and goal-orientated manner.

Patients are treated holistically and a team of skilled specialists delivers your care. The Pain Center medical team includes the following:

• Physical and occupational therapists
• Psychiatrists and psychologists
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Nutritional and dietary therapist
• Pharmacists
• Social workers and chaplains

These medical professionals work together to help return patients to a lifestyle of comfort, independence and mobility. Through the use of physical therapy, medication, rehabilitation or minimally invasive surgical procedures, patients can reclaim a higher quality of life.

The Pain Center is a special clinical focus of the Community First Outpatient Clinic.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-794-8314.

Dr. Michael H. Rock, MD

Pain Management

The orthopedic specialists at Community First Medical Center, diagnose, treat and heal bone, joint and muscle problems. The goal of the orthopedic medical team is to return patients to a healthy, active lifestyle with minimal discomfort and recovery time.

The expert medical team has treated every type of musculoskeletal injury, from everyday occurrences like sports injuries, to more severe or rare skeletal disorders. In developing a treatment plan, the medical team will incorporate a variety of therapies to minimize the need for surgical procedures.

If surgery is required, the least invasive methods are undertaken to reduce discomfort, healing and recovery time.

If you have been referred to orthopedic surgery by another doctor and are seeking a second opinion, schedule a visit with the team at Community First Medical Center. There are treatment plans that can address and relieve your pain that do not always require surgery.

Receiving a second medical opinion can help you choose the treatment plan that is best for you and your lifestyle.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-794-4640.

Dr. Joseph L. D’Silva, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ari J. Kaz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Community First Medical Center’s Extended Care Facility serves as a transitional unit where a patient can improve their health after a procedure before returning home. Community First’s skilled interdisciplinary extended care team helps each patient and their family achieve their highest level of functioning and safety before being discharged.

The Extended Care Facility is a Medicare-certified, extended-stay nursing clinic that provides high quality, sub-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. Patients recovering from a stroke, orthopedic surgery, respiratory or cardiac illness, and other conditions receive personalized care that is focused on healing and recovery.

For more information, call 773-794-8375.

The Cardiology Department offers comprehensive, patient-centered preventative cardiovascular care. Cardiovascular surgeons and heart specialists treat a variety of conditions and diseases with the most advanced treatments and procedures available.

The superior level of care that patients receive is supported by highly trained nurses, physician assistants, and technicians supplied with the latest technology to help assess, restore and maintain the health of your heart and circulatory system.

Community First Medical Center emphasizes education and lifestyle changes to enhance wellbeing in the mind, body, and spirit.

The cardiology team advocates for early detection of heart disease and preventative care.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 773-282-7000 ext. 3310.

Dr. Shirish N. Shah, MD

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases

Dr. Khachig K. Ishkhan, MD

Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology

• Chest Pain Center – Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
• Primary Stroke Center – Joint Commission.
• TJC Advanced Disease Specific Primary Stroke Center Certification
• Intersocietal Accreditation Commission  Echocardiography Accreditation
• The Society of Chest Pain Centers Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
• Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Hospital accredited in Adult Transthoracic Cardiology.
  

Nutrition and lifestyle choices have a tremendous impact on your health. The team of registered dietitians at Community First Medical Center’s Department of Nutrition and Food Services are committed to helping patients meet their goals for a healthier life.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Services provides inpatient services for guests at the hospital, and offers outpatient services to help individuals make a lasting change with their nutritional health.

Outpatient Nutrition Counseling, call 773-282-700, ext. 3898

Department of Nutrition and Food Services, call 773-282-700, ext. 3512

To register for a nutritional community class, 773-282-700, ext. 3898 or see our Community Calendar for more information.

If you need immediate medical attention, call 911.

The emergency department entrance is on Central Avenue, just south of 5645 W. Addison Street. Review the directions section for directions and parking information.

The department provides emergency services to treat injuries, illnesses and other medical emergencies. The Community First Medical Center Emergency Department is an accredited stroke center and chest pain center.

The State of Illinois has designated Community First an Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP), indicating that the medical professionals have the training, experience and equipment to care for infants and children.

The emergency department is also staffed with in-house crisis workers who help provide care during a health crisis. These specialists provide an array of services including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, assistance in finding shelter or temporary accommodations, as well as coordination with law enforcement to assist patients who are suffering from abuse or neglect.

To serve the community, several of our doctors and medical professionals are fluent in several languages spoken in the neighborhood. Dr. Roy K. Werner is the Medical Director of the Emergency Department.

The Emergency Department never closes and is always open to the public. For non-emergency care, the Community First Medical Center’s medical professionals are available to deliver care by appointment

Learn more about all of the services available at the Community First Medical Center Outpatient Clinic.

For more information, call 773-527-5071.

• EDAP certified (Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics) – Illinois
• Fifth busiest EMS receiving hospital in Illinois indicating CFMC is highly skilled at caring for the most emergent patients.