Dr. Lawrence Timothy Kacmar M.D.

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Lawrence T. Kacmar, who serves patients in Aurora, Illinois.

A board-certified family physician specializing in primary care and sports medicine, Dr. Kacmar is the Medical Director for the Center for Primary Care and Sports Medicine in Aurora, Illinois. He also holds teaching positions with Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine and Aurora University.

As a former athlete (collegiate football), he recognizes the value of preventing and treating sports injuries in the context of primary care. He attended Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at West Suburban Hospital. After completing his fellowship in sports medicine at the Lutheran General Hospital, he worked in various settings, including family medicine, sports medicine, and as the Medical Director for physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation.

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

In his professional experience, Dr. Kacmar is the team physician for all collegiate athletes at Aurora University. He remains active in the sports world, providing medical coverage for professional, high school club, and team athletes. He also coaches in local soccer leagues and lectures on both preventive and sports medicine.

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.

As a testament of his dedication to his patients, Dr. Kacmar has been the recipient of the Patients' Choice Award (2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013, 2012, 2010, 2009), Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2013, 2012), and Top 10 Doctor - City (2014).

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