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Tonja Austin, MD, Family Medicine, Munster, IN

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Family Medicine Munster, IN

Family Medicine Physician

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  • Office

    9200 Calumet Avenue
    Munster, IN 46321
    Phone+1 219-806-6585
    Fax+1 219-947-2270

Education & Training

  • West Suburban Medical Center
    West Suburban Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Xavier University of Louisiana
    Xavier University of LouisianaBS, Biology, Chemistry Minor, Summa Cum Laude, Biology Honors, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Phenomenal Woman Award Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Xi Mu Zeta Chapter, 2018
  • Salute to African Americans in Medicine Honoree The Harlem Fine Arts Show, 2017
  • America's Top Family Doctors Consumer Research Council of America, 2007-2010, 2014
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Press Mentions

  • COVID Leaves Struggling Hospitals on Life Support • UI Health Workers to Vote on New Contracts • Rush Inks Big Post-Acute Deal
    COVID Leaves Struggling Hospitals on Life Support • UI Health Workers to Vote on New Contracts • Rush Inks Big Post-Acute DealSeptember 25th, 2020
  • Pets may decrease asthma risk in kids
    Pets may decrease asthma risk in kidsJanuary 6th, 2023
  • Teens underestimate the importance of health care
    Teens underestimate the importance of health careJanuary 6th, 2023
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Committees

  • Member/Vice Chair, South Suburban Chicago Board of Directors Franciscan Alliance 2015 - 2022
  • Member/President, Credentials Committee Chair, Family Medicine Department Chair, Medical Executive Committee - Franciscan Health Olympia Fields (St James Hospital) 2010 - 2022

Professional Memberships