What does UCM mean in MEDICAL

University of Chicago Medicine offers comprehensive care, including primary care and a full range of specialty services. We provide access to advanced treatments such as organ transplantation, precision medicine, and minimally invasive surgery. Our patient-centered approach to care includes patient education, support groups, and integrative therapies such as massage, yoga, acupuncture, and meditation.

University of Chicago Medicine is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Our main campus is at the corner of 56th Street and Maryland Avenue near Lake Michigan.

University of Chicago Medicine accepts most major insurance plans including PPOs, HMOs, TRICARE/Champus, Medicare Advantage Plans and other managed health care plans for both our outpatient clinics as well as hospitalizations. We encourage individuals to understand their coverage prior to receiving treatment by checking with their insurance carrier or contact our team who can help answer questions about accepted insurance policies.

Yes, you can request an appointment through MyUChicagoMedicine , our secure online patient portal where you can manage your healthcare virtually from anywhere at anytime. Through MyUChicagoMedicine you can also schedule follow up appointments after seeing one of our clinicians in person.

Yes we do! The University of Chicago Emergency Room has two urgent care centers conveniently located on the South Side in Hyde Park and Andersonville. Both locations provide walk-in medical attention for minor injuries or illnesses such as colds or sore throats.

Yes! You can connect with your doctor without leaving home using UChicago Virtual Visit . This secure video platform allows you to attend virtual appointments with the same quality care you would receive during an in-person visit.

Yes! We offer several ways to pay your bill including online payments through MyUChicagoMedicine , mail or fax payments from a bank account linked to a check or money order , credit card payments over the phone ,or setting up a payment plan. Payment plan options include monthly installments for six months or longer depending on your balance amount.

Appointment availability may vary but most same day appointments are typically available within 24 hours. Requesting an appointment through MyUChicagoMedicine will get you priority access to care when available.