Megha Adusumalli, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Megha Adusumalli, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Recognized as a caring and compassionate family physician, Dr. Adusumalli is affiliated with Advocate Medical Group, tending to patients at Advocate Sykes Outpatient Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Advocate Sykes Outpatient Center is a 55,000-square-foot innovative center comprised of more than 35 primary care providers and specialists, providing various comprehensive services, including heart failure, anticoagulation and wound care, mammography, X-ray, immediate care online scheduling, and more.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Adusumalli graduated with her medical degree from the American University of Antigua in 2017. After relocating to the United States, she completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.

An active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, 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.

On a more personal note, Dr. Adusumalli attributes her success to her parents, who taught her the meaning of hard work and genuine compassion. When she is not tending to patients, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, yoga, trying new restaurants, and reading. Her favorite place to vacation is the Greek Islands. She is fluent in both English and Telugu.

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