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Physician: Obesity Medicine - Internal Medicine - Glenview and Gurnee, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Glenview, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You would join six endocrinologists, two bariatric surgeons and several advanced practice providers. How do you like to work in a group that size?

What they are checking: The posting sets out the team composition precisely.

Clinic runs Monday to Friday, eight to five, across Glenview and Gurnee. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the hours and both locations.

The role includes call coverage at Lake Forest. What would you want to know about that?

What they are checking: The posting names the call site but not the rotation.

What would you do

How do you talk about weight with a patient who has been judged for it before?

What they are checking: The posting names a compassionate, patient-centered environment and most patients arrive guarded.

How do you support someone whose weight goes back up?

What they are checking: Regain is the normal course and how it is handled decides whether they stay in care.

How do you work with an advanced practice provider dedicated to obesity medicine?

What they are checking: The posting names one obesity medicine APP on the team.

About the work

Tell me about your obesity medicine fellowship and practice.

What they are checking: The posting requires obesity medicine fellowship training in internal medicine.

How do you build a treatment plan for someone seeking weight management?

What they are checking: The posting names delivering high-quality obesity management care.

How do you decide between medical therapy and referral for surgery?

What they are checking: The posting names two bariatric surgeons on the team, so the boundary matters.

How do you manage the medical conditions that come alongside obesity?

What they are checking: This is an internal medicine role and the comorbidities are the reason it exists.

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The full job description

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Northwestern Medicine is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled BE/BC Obesity Medicine Fellowship trained Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in Glenview, IL and Gurnee, IL, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, patient-centered environment focused on delivering high-quality obesity management care. As an NM Obesity Medicine Internal Medicine Physician in our practice, you will have the ability to make a meaningful impact on patient care, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and enjoy a work-life balance in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care for the medical management of patients with obesity and will be comfortable managing weight-related complications while building long-term relationships with patients and supporting the continued growth and development of comprehensive weight management services. Highlights: • Join a team of 6 Endocrinology Physicians, 2 Bariatric Surgeons, 3 Advanced Practice Providers, 1 Obesity Medicine Advanced Practice Provider and 5 Dieticians • Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with flexible schedule and work-life balance • Participate in call coverage at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest • Lab services onsite • Provided support includes Nurses and Medical Assistants BE/BC Obesity Medicine Fellowship trained Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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