Get to know our dedicated team

Welcome to Shine Medical Center! A center where you can expect personalized care, based on evidence based research, for all of your primary care needs.

We understand primary care has became challenging with the changes in healthcare settings. It is continuing to be more expensive, while less accessible. Often times, you are seeing multiple providers for primary/ acute care and unsure who to even talk to. Therefore, we wanted to establish this center where we look forward to getting to know you as an individual, be accessible, and partner with you in your care. Be truly your neighbourhood PCP!

With multiple platforms including in person and Telemedicine options, we hope to provide quality primary care, improve overall wellbeing and reduce the risks of complications/ hospitalizations.

We cater to all your primary care needs including Annual wellness visits, Acute/ sick visits, Chronic conditions management, Weight loss services, Mental Health, Travel Medicine, Minor office procedures and more!

Meet Dr. Preyanshu Parekh

(Founder/ Physician)

Preyanshu Parekh, is an Osteopathic Medicine Physician who is board certified in Family and Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Parekh completed Undergraduate in Bachelors of Science with Major in Biology at Benedictine University, IL and went to Des Moines University, IA where he graduated with Osteopathic Medicine Degree. He then completed his Family Medicine Residency at Mercy One North Iowa Hospital in Mason City, IA and later gained certification specializing in Obesity Medicine.

After serving in Primary Care for almost 8 years, he wanted to establish a center where he can provide quality medical care in the community which he grew up in and has strong roots. With holistic approach, Dr. Parekh strives to improve the overall health and well being of each patient.

Dr. Parekh lives in Chicago suburbs with his wife and 2 kids. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves to be outdoors, try new restaurants, and watch local Chicago Sports teams. He is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi languages.

Meet Sruthi Parekh

(Practice Manager)

Sruthi Parekh is the practice manager for Shine Medical Center. She has a background in health administration and is passionate about improving patient’s experience with their healthcare and also systematically improving healthcare outcomes.

Sruthi comes from managing programs at various health care organizations like Rush University Medial Center, MercyOne in Iowa, Vizient, Inc, and the University of California, San Francisco. She is thrilled to use her experiences to support her husband at Shine Medial Center.

Sruthi loves spending time with her two young boys, trying out new restaurants, doing jigsaw puzzles, and watching tv shows.

OUR MOTTO

Caring for Every Step of Your Health Journey

At Shine Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing accessible, personalized care that supports you and your family at every stage of life. From preventive wellness to compassionate support, we’re here to help you thrive.

Our Latest Blogs

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Commitment to Affordable, Accessible Primary Care – Foundation of Shine Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL
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