Community healthcare truly takes a village. Professional caregivers tend to the health needs of their clients, but who cares for the caregivers? Our partnership with local physicians in the Oak Brook area ensures that BrightStar Care® caregivers have access to qualified medical professionals to enhance their overall wellness. When in-home caregivers are well taken care of, their clients can receive better care, too.
Caregivers Need Care Too
Caregivers have a physically demanding job. Routine and ongoing access to a trusted physician means building a strong foundation in helping caregivers stay healthy and prevent illness.
Comprehensive physical exams provided through local physician networks ensure that our Oak Brook in-home caregivers receive timely and thorough assessments.
Caregivers in the Oak Brook area have access to a trusted network of local physicians for both preventative health measures, as well as curative healthcare.
Dr. Shahaab Uddin, MD, FACP: A Versatile and Committed Physician
We’ve recently partnered with a local physician, Dr. Shahaab Uddin, who visits our Oak Brook office to conduct routine exams for our field staff. This makes it convenient for our team to have convenient access to quality care, but also stay compliant with our requirements for caregivers.
Dr. Shahaab Uddin has extensive experience in internal medicine and improvement initiatives, bringing his expertise in clinical care to the Oak Brook area. Dr. Uddin’s areas of expertise include a strong focus on deep vein thrombosis (DVD) prevention, ulcer management, and nutritional evaluations. His innovative approach combines a keen eye for adapting new technologies into his approach to care and focus on patient outcome improvements.
Dr. Uddin has worked across various settings including inpatient care, skilled nursing, long-term acute care hospitals (LTACs), and in-transitional care units. He has served at Northwestern Medicine, Silver Cross Hospital in Palos Heights, and other top facilities where he has managed acute inpatient care with a focus on quality patient outcomes.
Outside of the suburban Chicago area, Dr. Uddin has shared his medical talents on a global scale. He has provided medical care in disaster zones and helped develop public health protocols during relief missions with MedGlobal and the South America Health Initiative.
Dr. Uddin holds an MD from Ross University and is board-certified in internal medicine. He is an active member of several professional organizations, underscoring his continued commitment to medical excellence.
The Value of Local Physician Partnerships
Our partnerships enhance the quality of care for clients in many ways. From comprehensive physical exams for caregivers to regular screenings and preventive care, our partnership with local clinics and physicians helps our caregivers receive care from trusted medical professionals. As a result, caregivers stay healthier and more productive when taking care of their own clients.
Addressing Workers' Compensation Issues
In the unfortunate event of a workers’ compensation issue, caregivers deserve a quick and thorough process. In Illinois, a physical exam is required for any workers’ compensation claim, regardless of circumstances. The entire process must begin with a physical exam, and knowing that caregivers have access to trusted local physicians makes all the difference.
Our physician partnership ensures accurate and timely assessments for required exams.
The Lasting Impact of Strong Physician Partnerships
Local physician partnerships play a key role in helping our caregivers stay healthy and, in turn, providing exceptional care for our clients. From thorough physicals, routine exams, preventative care and workers’ compensation processing, our physician partnerships are highly valued.