UChicago Medicine Medical Group is comprised of UCM Care Network Medical Group, Inc. and Primary Healthcare Associates, S.C. UChicago Medicine Medical Group physicians are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago or UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial.
Board certified in both internal medicine and geriatrics, Dr. James Habib has more than 37 years of primary care medical experience. Dr. Habib has special training and interest in helping patients stay active and independent as they grown older.
He keeps informed on recent advances in medicine giving his patients the most current treatment available.
Dr. Habib values honest and compassionate communication in medicine, particularly in his doctor-patient relationships. He takes great pride in listening to the needs of his patients. He helps them to understand their medical conditions and partners with them to determine the best course of medical care. Dr. Habib believes that trust and access to care are essential to his patients’ well-being, so his office policy includes prompt – response with an appointment when necessary.
Dr. Habib is an avid runner. To keep fit, he heads home after office hours, changes into his running wear, and goes outside for an hour run each day.
Appointments with Dr. Habib can be made by calling 708-342-3000.
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- State University of New York College of Medicine
Internship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.