Nadia Sattar, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Nadia Sattar, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Sattar is a practicing geriatrician who serves as a Clinical Associate of Medicine at UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine – Hyde Park in Chicago, Illinois,

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine – Hyde Park, also known as DCAM, is a flagship outpatient facility. Located in Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood, the six-story building puts comprehensive diagnostic care and world-class treatment under one roof. Home to dozens of primary and specialty clinics as well as a pharmacy, the building includes more than 300 exam rooms, nearly 100 procedure rooms, surgery suites, and imaging equipment including PET/CT and MRI scanners. DCAM brings the knowledge and resources of UChicago Medicine to the outpatient setting, including clinical trials in virtually every medical area and more research funded by the National Institutes of Health than anyplace else in Illinois.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after she earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Pakistan. Upon relocating to the United States, she went on to complete her residency in internal medicine at Jamaica Hospital in NY and Geriatrics Fellowship from Rush University in Chicago. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. 

To advance her professional efforts, Dr. Sattar remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American Geriatric Society.

Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These allopathic or osteopathic health care providers are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.

Recommended Articles

• How to Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by an autoimmune disorder. There is no specific reason for this disarray in the immune system, and this is why it is difficult to list preventive measures. However, there are some ways to reduce the chances of occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis. Moreover, there are...

• What Causes Dehydration?

  Humans have approximately 60 percent of water in the body. Even if 1.5-2 percent of that water is lost, mild dehydration will start, which can lead to severe dehydration requiring immediate medical attention. Because your mood, energy level, and coordination deteriorate with the loss of body fluids,...

• What Specialists Treat Osteoporosis?

  Osteoporosis is sometimes described as "bone thinning". It’s a disease wherein the bone’s density and quality are severely reduced. As an individual’s bones become more permeable and fragile, the susceptibility to fracture is immensely increased. Bone loss occurs silently and progressively....

• Top 5 Natural Supplements for Parkinson's Disease

  What is Parkinson’s disease (PD)?Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurological movement disorder, which means that the symptoms of this disease gradually get worse over time. The exact cause of the disease is still unknown. There is also no cure for this medical condition, but...

• Aricept for Alzheimer's Disease: Side Effects and Usage

  Generic Name: DonepezilBrand Names: Aricept, Aricept ODTWhat is Aricept?Aricept (donepezil) is a medication used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. This medication improves nerve function in the brain and works by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine,...

• Can You Get Nauseated from Being Dehydrated?

  Seizures, blood clots, and other life-threatening complications can arise from dehydration, which develops when the body lacks enough fluids. According to studies, energy and mood can be greatly affected even by not so severe dehydration. So detecting dehydration early is crucial although the signs,...