SamuelN.GriefMD
Family Medicine • Buffalo Grove, ILBariatric Medicine, Urgent Care, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Medical Director at CVS Health, immediate past full Professor of Family Medicine at University of Illinois at Chicago
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Office
2100 East Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089Phone+1 312-720-7477
Summary
- Dr. Samuel Grief, MD is a Family Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL. He completed his education in Family Medicine at McGill University Faculty of Medicine Hospital between 1989-1991 and is experienced in the area of nutrition. Dr. Grief has several publications, notably in areas such as the common cold, obesity management, plastic surgery for women, pneumonia treatment guidelines, and infectious diseases in underserved populations. His work has been widely cited by other publications, demonstrating his influence in his field. He has been recognized as a 'Super Doctor' by SuperDoctors.com.
Education & Training
McGill University Faculty Medicine HospitalFamily Medicine, 1989 - 1991
McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
NH State Medical License 1994 - Present
IL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
AZ State Medical License 2000 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2025- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Super Doctor Super Doctors
- Top Doctor, Chicago, IL Chicago Magazine, 2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 56 citationsGuidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Pneumonia.Samuel N. Grief, Julie K. Loza
Primary Care. 2018-09-01 - 58 citationsUpper Respiratory InfectionsSamuel N. Grief
Primary Care. 2013-09-01 - 7 citationsIleoileal intussusception in an adult patientMaria T. Albright, Samuel N. Grief, Robert E. Carroll, Jinping Xu
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien. 2007-02-01
Journal Articles
- Obesity Management in the Primary Care Setting. In: Journal of Obesity and Weight-Loss Medication. Volume 5, Issue 1. DOI: 10.23937/2572-4010.1510024Grief, Samuel N., Waterman, Megan, Journal of Obesity and Weight-Loss Medication, 1/5/2019
Authored Content
- URI/Common Cold for American Academy of Family Physician blog.February 2019
Press Mentions
Cholesterol — the Myths and the FactsSeptember 3rd, 2018- Lollapalooza — Tips on Staying Cool, Hydrated and Avoiding SunburnJuly 19th, 2018
New Study Suggests Strategies for Keeping off PoundsFebruary 20th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- French
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