General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  Originally, it was several community-involved HIV specialists that began recognizing the importance of testosterone replacement. Back in the early 90’s, we began offering our patients “physiologic replacement” by injection. In other words, we administered dosages of testosterone that are consistent with what the body should normally have to maintain its’ normal levels and function. This led to much improved sense-of-well-being among our patients and the reduced potential for weight loss and other HIV complications. Eventually, several companies developed testosterone products in the form of gels and studying its’ use in normal (non-HIV infected) men. Low and behold, there is a large prevalence of men who have low levels and whom derive benefits from replacement treatment. I occasionally see young men in their 20’s and 30’s who have a deficiency, never mind that they are HIV-negative. The patient of case 1 is not an uncommon phenomenon.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Northstar Healthcare focuses on helping clients understanding foods and their role in preventive nutrition. Nutritional counseling is offered with leading international HIV nutritionists with a focus on bio-electric impedance analysis, assessment of body habits, discussion of intervention and treatment with vitamins, diet modification, anabolic therapies and other agents. Our physicians also advise people on how diet affects health and well-being. We offer lifestyle modification programs to guide your return to a path of extended health. Our goal is helping people achieve and maintain a healthy body composition (lean muscle-to-fat ratio) in order to improve health, manage disease, feel better, and reduce the risk of serious conditions.
• Primary Care
  Northstar Healthcare and Dr. Daniel S. Berger has been offering state of the art medical care and research for over 20 years in Chicago. We continue to provide cutting edge treatment and primary care for gay men and HIV-positive individuals. Northstar Healthcare provides the best caliber of care for our patients in Chicago. Patients travel from many areas around the United States to see our doctors and obtain our unique style of treatment.
• Smoking Cessation
• Family Practice
  Dr. Vincent Vargas is a board-certified medical practitioner with a 10-year experience in inpatient and outpatient care. He completed his medical school at St. Luke’s College of Medicine in the Philippines (2005) and his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh (2011). He is a committed educator, currently serving as a preceptor at Duquesne's School of Nursing, the LECOM School of Medicine, and Carlow University. Dr. Vargas is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine (2012) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (2020).
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Pneumonia
• Immunizations

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Munteanu’s philosophy of care is that patients and physicians work as a team whose goal is to achieve the best medical outcome for the patient. She focuses on providing information and makes sure patients understand any medical conditions and the importance of their role in managing their own health. Dr. Munteanu graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University (1996) and also completed her residency there (1999). She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has held academic appointments at Rush, Northwestern, and Michael Reese Hospitals. Originally from Bucharest, Dr. Munteanu cares for Chicago’s diverse community and, in addition to English, is fluent in Romanian. Dr. Munteanu makes time for dinners with friends and stays current with the latest podcasts and audio books during long walks with her two dogs. (We assume that the dogs respond to both English and Romanian.)
• Prostate Cancer
  There has been concern that testosterone replacement may have a causal relationship to prostate cancer. This has long been myth that is unfounded. Several clinical studies have now been consistent in showing in persons who do develop prostate cancer, lower testosterone levels are associated with a more aggressive cancer; another study demonstrated that testosterone levels did not result in increased levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA), a marker used for the early detection of prostate cancer. It is believed however, that only if there is prostate cancer already present, untreated, testosterone administration may stimulate tumor growth, or worsening of the cancer. Therefore, for patients without prostate cancer, there is no evidence or data that shows testosterone to cause cancer. Several urologists agree that there is no danger of administering testosterone in whom patients were treated for prostate cancer by prostatectomy.

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management
• Depression
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Chemotherapy
  TMC114/r in 3-Class-Experienced Patients: 24-we Primary Safety Analysis of the Power 2 study (C202).Berger DS, Bellos N, Farthing C, Stryker R, Colson A, Pierone G, Lefebvre E, Cefalone M, Koester A, Van Baelen K, De Pauw M. 45st Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Dec 16-19, 2005, Wash DC abst H-1094.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  BOTOX Cosmetic and BOTOX Injections are certainly not just for older age individuals but often younger men and women have taken advantage of the results one can achieve to maintain one's best facial and youthful appearance. BOTOX is injected into discrete facial muscles where they act locally to reduce muscle contractions that produce skin creases, either with facial animation or at rest. The patterns of BOTOX injections are tailored to fit each individual’s needs. If you are a man or women and think it's time to do something about those moderate to severe glabellar lines between your eye-brows, crows feet at the sides of one's eyes, and forehead lines, contact our Chicago BOTOX location to talk to us about injections so that you can become educated and pro-active about your appearance.
• Plastic Surgery
  As a physician engrossed in HIV treatment and often exploring new therapies, work has taken me to places outside the United States.Back in 2001, I discovered that this new treatment was also being utilized in a more geographically closer location: Tijuana, Mexico. Several years before the product was approved in the US, I traveled past the southern US border to investigate and become one of the first HIV specialists trained-in the use of a new treatment for facial wasting, called New-Fill which eventually underwent improved formulation to become Scultptra. I spent time with and trained under Jorge Tagle, MD, highly regarded plastic surgeon who holds an International Masters Degree in plastic surgery. His unique degree enables him to practice plastic surgery and teach new techniques in almost any country of Europe while maintaining a plastic surgery practice in Madrid, Spain and Tijuana, Mexico.
• Face Lift
  SCULPTRA filler is a favorite for rejuvenating facial skin. SCULPTRA filler is like a liquid facelift working both by filling in lines and wrinkles and by stimulating the body to produce new collagen and underlying tissue, thereby creating a fuller, more youthful appearance. SCULPTRA injections are one of the most frequent procedures we perform at NorthStar. Clinician Dr. Berger has been performing the since 2001 and treated countless patients.
• Lip Augmentation
  Also, PRP can also be used for facial rejuvenation, buttocks enhancement, and lip augmentation with the same process and response as the P-Shot. Fillers such as Sculptra, Juvaderm, or Restalyne Silk could be used for these procedures to give the patients a natural, youthful look that they desire.
• Gynecomastia
  Physical changes. Various physical changes are possible, including increased body fat, reduced muscle bulk and strength, and decreased bone density. Swollen or tender breasts (gynecomastia) and hair loss are possible. You may experience hot flashes and have less energy than you used to.

Dermatologists

• Acne Treatment
• Skin Care
  The Lakeview wellness clinic NorthStar HealthCare proudly introduces a new way to a better you. Our Chicago MedSpa offers advanced skin care solutions for many beauty, health and wellness enhancing procedures including facial filler treatments such as Sculptra, Radiesse, Restalyne Lyft, and Juvaderm, BOTOX® and Dysport injections, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for the penis, face, buttocks, or lips and Microdermabrasions. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to bring body and skin care to the next level. Our MedSpa procedures are fast, painless and effective.
• Microdermabrasion
  Renew and redefine your skin dependably using ExcellaDerm Microdermabrasion. Our Chicago medical facility offers Microdermabrasion treatment which makes use of a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand the skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer. Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive skin exfoliating procedure performed individually or in a series for revitalizing and maintaining the skin’s appearance and smoothness. Taking approximately 30 minutes, there is no recuperation after microdermabrasion and can be used on both the face and body. This safe skin exfoliating treatment will improve skin color, relieve clogged pores, increase circulation and refine the overall appearance of your skin for a more youthful glow. Use with PPx Laser Rejuvenation for maximum results.