Sinai Chicago, 2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629 Care in English and Urdu| Call (773) 884-9000
Dr. Mahwash Siddiqui, MD, DABOM, FACEEndocrinologist and Obesity Medicine Specialist
New Patients

New Patient Guide for Your Endocrinology Visit

Your first visit is about understanding you. Here is how to prepare so we can make the most of it.

At a glance

  • What to bring
  • How long visits take
  • Lab work and follow-up
  • English and Urdu

Before your visit

  • Call Sinai Chicago at (773) 884-9000 to request a visit.
  • Check whether your insurance needs a referral.
  • Ask your other doctors to send recent lab results, scans and notes.

What to bring

  • Photo ID and insurance card
  • A list of all medicines and supplements with doses
  • Recent lab results, thyroid ultrasounds, bone density reports or CGM data
  • Your glucose meter or CGM app if you have diabetes
  • Questions you want answered

During your visit

Dr. Siddiqui reviews your history, symptoms and goals, does an exam and explains what may be going on. You leave with a clear plan for testing and next steps.

After your visit

Many patients need lab work after the first visit. Follow-up visits are used to review results, start or adjust treatment and track progress. Some follow-ups may be done by video.

Get expert endocrine care in Chicago

Call Sinai Chicago to request a visit with Dr. Siddiqui. Care is offered in English and Urdu.