Biography
Dr. Lori Siegel is a board-certified rheumatologist who provides treatment for all autoimmune conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and scleroderma. She provides advanced treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections, and also is able to refer patients to clinical trials of promising new medications being conducted by her IBJI rheumatology colleagues.
Fascinated by science and the workings of the human body, Dr. Siegel wanted to be a physician from the time she was six years old. She chose to specialize in rheumatology because it is a field of medicine in which doctors and patients work together as a team.
Approachable and easy to confide in, Dr. Siegel stresses building a partnership with her patients, many of whom have conditions that are difficult to diagnosis. She listens to them carefully to understand the entirety of their condition and its effects. Through this approach, even if curative treatments aren’t available, she can identify the best coping strategies for each patient.
Prior to joining IBJI, Dr. Siegel spent 15 years as a member of the faculty at the Chicago Medical School, where she was chief of rheumatology and assistant dean of education.
Additional Areas of Expertise
- Rheumatoid Arthritis & Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis Pain Treatment
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Lupus
- Pain Management
- Osteoporosis
- Bone Density and Dexa Scan
Philosophy of Care
There’s been a revolution in rheumatology. We can see people early and have a greater impact in preventing disease damage.
Affiliations and Associations
- North Chicago Rheumatism Society Fellow Member
- American College of Physicians Fellow Member
- American College of Rheumatology
- Illinois Consortium for Physical Diagnosis Chicago Rheumatism: Treasurer 2008-2011 Vice President 2011-present
Education
Fellowship
National Institutes of Health
Rheumatology- Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders
Fellowship
National Institutes of Health
Rheumatology-Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Fellowship
Georgetown University Hospital
Rheumatology
Residency
Georgetown University Hospital
Internal Medicine
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Awards
- Professor of the Year, Rosalind Franklin University of Science and Medicine: 2005
- Alpha-Omega-Alpha, AOA Honor Medical Society, Delta Chapter of Illinois: 2000
- Golden Apple Teaching Award, Chicago Medical School: 1994, 1995, 2001
Appointments
- Professor of Medicine/Rheumatology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/ The Chicago Medical School: Septmeber 2005-present
- Chief, Division of Medicine/Rheumatology, with tenure, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School: July 2002-September 2005
- Assistant Dean, Office of Educational Affairs, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School: July 2003-July 2005
- Director, Education and Evaluation Center, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/The Chicago Medical School: July 2003-August 2005
- Board member, Arthristis Foundation: 2009-present
- Vice President, Chicago Rheumatism Society: 2008-present
Curriculum Vitae
See my Curriculum Vitae
Accepted Insurance
- Aetna EPO, HMO, PPO, POS, NAP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
- Aetna Whole Health
- Beech Street/Concentra/Viant PPO and Workers’ Compensation
- Blue Advantage PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice PPO, HMO, HMOI, HMO Advantage, Blue Precision HMO, Medicare Advantage, MMAI Plan (some physicians)
- CareIQ, Rehab for Workers Compensation
- CCN POS
- CCN PPO
- Cigna HMO, PPO, POS
- CorVel PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- Coventry Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO
- Coventry PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- Encompass (surgery network for injured workers)
- First Health PPO
- Healthcare’s Finest Network PPO, Workers’ Compensation
- HealthLink Plans HMO, PPO
- HMO Illinois (some physicians)
- Humana MMAI, HMO, POS, PPO
- Imagine Health/Smart Network (MRI/CT Services, Rehab Services, and some Physicians)
- Longevity Health Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare
- MedRisk (Rehab services for injured workers)
- MultiPlan/Private Health Care Systems PPO
- One Call Medical Network (Imaging services for injured workers)
- One Call Care Management (Rehab services for injured workers)
- Orchid Medical (Rehab services for injured workers)
- PPO Next (aka HealthStar PPO, Preferred Health Network PPO)
- Preferred Network Access PPO
- Preferred Plan PPO
- Premier Comp Solutions (imaging services only)
- Savility
- Sunrise Advantage Medicare Advantage Plan
- Therapy Direct (Rehab services for injured workers)
- Union Health Service
- UnitedHealthcare HMO, Open Access, POS, PPO
IBJI providers are participating providers in the following workers’ compensation Preferred Provider Programs (PPP):
- CorVel
- Coventry
- Healthcare’s Finest Network
- MedRisk (Rehab/Work Comp)
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Additional Patient Feedback
“Dr. Siegel is the best. I would (and do) recommend her to everyone.”
“Dr. Siegel is an informed, professional, and caring doctor. I recommend her frequently.”
She is simply the best! Dr. Siegel takes the time to get to know you as a person, your lifestyle, and what your goals are to help her with your medical plan of action. You feel like you are working together as a team versus a doctor telling you what to do.”
“She is simple awesome, kind, caring, and truly interested in making sure she is helping to improve your condition and in doing so improving your life.”
“Dr. Siegel carefully listens to what you have observed about your symptoms and works with you to find solutions to make your life more comfortable, as auto-immune issues are not totally curable and something you need to learn to live/work around. She is caring, compassionate, and very skilled in her field. She also helps me laugh!”
“Dr. Siegel was thorough, patient, and attentive. I was not rushed through my appointment(s), nor were prescriptions arbitrarily prescribed.”
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