Dr. Saman Razzak, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Saman Razzak, who serves patients in Rockford, Illinois.

A dedicated family physician, Dr. Razzak is affiliated with Mercyhealth Cherry Valley in Rockford, Illinois. She provides comprehensive care to her patients while focusing on promoting women’s health, preventive care, contraception management and education, mental health, and disease prevention education.

Her philosophy of care revolves around patient-centeredness and active listening. She believes in truly understanding her patients’ needs and concerns, and she takes the time to listen to them attentively. By establishing open and trusting relationships with her patients, she can tailor her care to meet their individual needs effectively.

Even after her patients leave the hospital, Dr. Razzak continues to provide diligent follow-up care. She closely monitors their progress and well-being to ensure that all their needs are met. 

Before embarking on her professional journey, she earned her medical degree from the Saba University School of Medicine in the Caribbean Netherlands. She then pursued her residency in family medicine at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences in Tuscaloosa.

An expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

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