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  • BBL | Greenspon Medical

    Improve the look of age spots, freckles, redness, small blood vessels, and acne with our simple Forever Young BBL light treatments. Dramatic anti-aging effects! BBL Before And After Photos BBL (Broadband Light) Therapy can improve the appearance of skin imperfections and create more even and youthful-looking skin

  • PRIMARY CARE | Greenspon Medical

    Compassionate and affordable healthcare in Lansing and Northfield near Chicago. Diabetes, insulin resistance, sinus infections, UTIs, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, acne and more! Primary Care Get your basics covered While our main claim to fame is weight loss and aesthetics, we have a long history of offering primary care for common medical problems to residents of Lansing, Chicagoland, and Indiana. And we likely have any treatments you'll need in stock as well so you can leave with a diagnosis and treatment in a single trip to save you time. What medical conditions are treated at Greenspon Medical? Here are some common ones: Allergies Sinus infections Ear infections Pink eye Flu Bronchitis Asthma Type 2 Diabetes Prediabetes Insulin resistance High blood pressure High cholesterol Hypothyroidism Skin rashes Acne Skin hyperpigmentation Poison Ivy Eczema Skin infections Nail fungus Dandruff / Seborrheic Dermatitis Urinary tract infections (UTIS) Yeast infections STDs Erectile Dysfunction Cold sores / Herpes Acid Reflux Traveler's diarrhea Depression Migraines Hair loss Excessive facial hair in women Plantar Fasciitis

  • FAQ | Greenspon Medical

    Frequently Asked Questions for weight loss pioneer, Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics. Locations in Lansing and Northfield near Chicago. Frequently Asked Questions When is Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics open? The days and hours we are open, and the holidays we are closed for, will always be available on our Locations and Hours page . Where is Dr. Greenspon of Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics located? Our main location is at 18225 Torrence Ave, Lasing, IL 60438 and is on the south side of Chicago near the Indiana border. Our second location is at 570 Frontage Road in 2 Northfield Plaza Suite 310, Northfield, IL 60093 and it is north of Chicago close to the highway. Does Dr. Greenspon prescribe GLP-1 agonists? Yes, he can prescribe GLP-1 agonists. Call the office if you are interested. Does Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics take insurance? We don't take insurance as it allows us to keep our prices lower for our patients and it keeps the quality of care higher. We strive to keep healthcare as affordable as possible. Can I get labs done at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics If you need labwork done, the office will send a lab order to Quest. What makes us different? Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics is a multi-generational family-owned doctor's office that has been around for more than 75 years. We believe in doing things old school, taking the best parts of the past into the present. We put our patients before profits and we want to be a reminder of how good healthcare used to be. It's getting harder to find good healthcare, or healthcare at all. We care about you, we know your names, we listen to you while you talk. We answer the phone instead of sending you through a menu maze of robots. We are here and we do what we do because we are passionate about helping people. We can diagnose and treat many common medical problems all in one visit, sparing you extra appointments or pharmacy trips. Almost all patient visits are walk-ins, and it has been this way long before chain clinics got the idea. We offer primary care, weight loss help, and cosmetic procedures under one roof. We are here for you. Who is the Fat Doctor in Lansing? Dr. James Greenspon of Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics specializes in obesity and weight loss

  • Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics | Weight Loss Chicago, Anti-Aging

    Weight loss, cosmetic procedures, and primary care at Chicago's most experienced weight loss clinic, Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics. Compassionate and affordable care from Dr. James Greenspon. Ozempic, Botox, fillers, Emsculpt, BBL, nutritional counseling. Why Choose Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics? Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics is the best place for affordable healthcare and aesthetic treatments in Chicago, Illinois, Indiana, and the midwest. And we've been at it since before your grandparents were born! We offer legendary healthcare in family practice, weight loss programs, Botox, fillers, BBL skin treatments and hair removal, Emsculpt fat-burning muscle-building skin-tightening treatments, high quality skincare products, and much more. The field of medicine has grown impersonal, needlessly expensive, and full of hospital systems buying up other hospital systems. It feels dystopian. We try to be a little refreshing healthcare oasis in the arid deserts of otherwise lackluster service. A source of stability in an unstable world. We do things old school, and we do them well. YOU are always our priority, and we love our patients! Dr. James Greenspon has a wealth of experience treating patients of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds, and a goofy sense of humor to put you at ease. Practicing medicine is not his job, but his passion. And maybe it's an excuse to be a Chatty Cathy too. You're all just that fantastic and interesting. But we can also get you in and out quickly to accommodate your busy life. Gone are the days of waiting two hours in a waiting room. Come visit us at our Lansing or Northfield locations! We accept walk-ins and appointments are not necessary for routine care and weight loss, though we do recommend making appointments for any beauty or cosmetic procedures. Join our email list! Sign up to be the first to hear about discounts, new offerings, announcements, and wellness tips and tricks! Email Address Name Subscribe Now Thanks! You're the coolest!

  • STAFF | Greenspon Medical

    Compassionate and affordable healthcare from Dr. Greenspon and his kind staff. Read more about the team at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics. Staff Meet Dr. James Greenspon MD Dr. Jim specializes in nutritional counseling and family medicine, inspired by his father and weight loss pioneer, Dr. Irwin Greenspon. He graduated from Indiana University (Go Hoosiers!) in 1981 and continued on to Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis where he earned his MD degree in 1985. Dr. Jim completed a residency in family practice at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jim eagerly returned home to join his father's historic practice, established in 1949, where he acquired his father's time-tested wisdom and techniques. After helping countless people lose and maintain their weight, he has become an expert in the weight loss field. To accommodate patients who were making a long drive to the main Lansing location, he added a satellite office in Northfield in 2016 that is easily accessible near interstate 94. Both Lansing and Northfield welcome walk-ins, though appointments are recommended for beauty procedures. He also continually adds new products, technology, and other services to give patients even more options to feel good about themselves in one location, including the most popular weight loss treatments, GLP-1 medications, Botox, fillers, laser treatments for skin, Emsculpt, peels, medical grade skincare products, and so much more! Dr. Jim always brings a sense of humor and warmth with him to work each day and is easy to talk to. And he loves when patients return the favor and crack their own jokes. He also takes a thoughtful and caring approach to practicing medicine that is increasingly harder to find in most places healthcare is sought. He loves learning languages and is multilingual! Dr. Greenspon speaks German, Spanish, and French, and knows a bit in many other languages thanks to his patients who teach him new words. Some of his favorite things in life are the simple things. When he isn't working, he can be found taking long walks, playing pickle ball, doing his best to keep up with the latest music (perhaps more so than his kids), and looking forward to his next Caesar salad, with balsamic vinaigrette substituted for Caesar dressing of course! He also never skips his morning fitness routine of floor exercises and resistance bands. What can we say, he practices what he preaches! Meet Our Staff Our experienced staff ensures a thorough visit leaving each patient well-informed about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. They recognize the daily struggles, hectic schedules, and fast-paced environment in which we all live, listening, evaluating, and formulating a strategy that will assist patients in achieving their weight-related, health, and aesthetic goals. Each staff member brings their own unique perspective to the practice. We also have multiple aesthetic nurse injectors on staff who are trained in beauty procedures like Botox, fillers, and fat dissolvers. We welcome walk-ins but prefer appointments for beauty procedures to make sure time is reserved for you. Brittany FNP-C Aesthetic Nurse Injector Since 2011 Wife, mother to 4, and passionate about family, fitness, and healthy lifestyle. I love working at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics because the owners are so kind and coworkers are like family! I love sharing with patients a holistic wellness plan for living a healthy happy life! I love aesthetics: my passion is helping people feel beautiful in their own skin by enhancing their God-given beauty! Heidi FNP-BC Since 2022 I've been a nurse practitioner for 3 years, with 6 years of previous experience nursing experience in internal medicine, dermatology, newborn health, and COVID crisis response. I love working as an NP and helping others. Outside of work, I'm a new mom and love spending time with my little family. I also enjoy being outdoors--running, hiking, biking, reading, as well as traveling and exploring new places with the ones I love. Eva FNP-C Aesthetic Nurse Injector Since 2024 At Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics, I'm passionate about helping clients feel confident and refreshed in their own skin. Aesthetics gives me the perfect balance of science and creativity, and nothing is more fulfilling than seeing my patients' self-esteem grow. My favorite treatment to perform is Botox. It's an incredible tool for enhancing natural beauty in a subtle, elegant way. Outside of work, I'm happily married and the proud mother of twin boys who keep me on my toes! I love spending time with my family--whether it's going for walks or simply enjoying each other's company. At Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics, my goal is to provide an elevated, personalized experience, where every patient leaves feeling beautiful and empowered. Mary FNP-C Aesthetic Nurse Injector Since 2024 My name is Mary Franke and I am passionate about patient-centered care, innovative healthcare technology, and the exciting field of aesthetics, skin care, and beauty. I have 8+ years of experience in the nursing field working in research, adult care, family care, and surgery. I strive to provide care and perform procedures that will allow you, as my client, to become confident in yourself and your appearance so you leave feeling your own unique beauty shine through. I will work to create an environment that is calming and comfortable so you can always be open with me and trust that I will put your safety and your best interest first! Sage PA-C Since 2025 My name is Sage and I am a certified physician assistant with a passion for nutrition and preventive health. I majored in Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before completing my Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University. At Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics, I enjoy working closely with patients to create sustainable habits that support long-term wellness and disease prevention. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to yoga classes, and traveling to new places. Renee Practice Manager Since 1991 I became part of Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics when I married Dr. Greenspon. Over the years, my job has evolved to include many of the ever-changing day to day responsibilities. I love being part of this amazing group of women and enjoy getting to know our patients and helping them on their health journeys. Outside of work, I love going for long walks, traveling, and spending time with my two wonderful children. Kara RN Head Nurse Since 1993 I am lucky to be married to my high school sweetheart and have two sons and a granddaughter. I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, and cozied up with a good book. I am grateful to be able to provide for the needs of our wonderful patients and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Joann Lansing Office Manager Since 2010 With nearly 14 years of experience at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics, I enjoy managing and overseeing various aspects of operations to ensure everything runs smoothly. In addition to my managerial role, I am an Emsculpt specialist, helping clients achieve muscle toning and body sculpting, while on their weight loss journey. My outgoing personality, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills complement my pharmaceutical knowledge, making Greenspon Medical the ideal environment for my passion for health and wellness. Outside of work, I love time spent with family, especially my three wonderful grandchildren. I also enjoy traveling, biking, dining out, and shopping. I'm fortunate that my husband shares most of these same interests. Diane RN Since 2011 I've been an RN for over 30 years. My career consisted of bedside to management in a hospital atmosphere. I started working for Dr. Greenspon when I was looking for a change or an escape from the hospital. It's been refreshing working with a great team and patients who are pleasant and grateful for any assistance. Outside of work, I have enjoyable Nana duties, love to bike ride, and take frequent pickleball lessons with the hope that one day I'll actually be good at the game. Danae RN Since 2012 I love working at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics! My coworkers all feel like family and have provided so much flexibility for me as a working mom! The patients are wonderful! I truly appreciate that this job allows me so much face to face interaction with some really lovely people! Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and six children! Margene RN Since 2017 I began working for Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics after deciding that I was not ready for retirement. I have experience in Allergy/Asthma, OB/Gyne, Endocrinology, and Internal Medicine. I must admit, working for Dr. Greenspon has been the best job in my nursing career because I have had the opportunity to work with a wonderful doctor and staff. In addition, it is a privilege getting to know each of our patients and helping them achieve their health goals. On the personal side, I am a mother of two daughters and six grandchildren. I am also a "mom" to five very energetic schnauzers. In my spare time, I am an avid gardener, and the garden is where one will find me in pleasant weather. Jaci RN Since 2020 I joined Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics after being told about Dr. Greenspon for many years from friends who work for him. I work as a staff nurse and absolutely love our team. I enjoy getting to know our patients. Helping them succeed on their health journeys brings so much joy! When I am not at work, I love reading and spending time outside with my husband and 2 children. Melanie MSN-RN Aesthetic Nurse Injector Since 2020 My name is Melanie and I'm a proud Chicago area native. I got my masters in nursing at DePaul University in 2018 and have several years of experience in aesthetic nursing as well as pediatric care. I love working with the close-knit team of women at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics and enjoy taking care of our patients' health, wellness, and aesthetic needs. In addition to my role at Greenspon Medical, my husband and I own an overnight summer camp in Wisconsin where I get to spend my summers running the health center. Angie RN Since 2021 My name is Angie Tylka-McLernon. I received my Bachelor's of nursing from Saint Xavier University. I have since gained years of experience and knowledge providing care to various patients with different conditions. Starting my journey with Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics has been truly a blessing. I love being part of this amazing team and making a difference in my patients' lives. During my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my family and my 3 Frenchies. I also like traveling and going to the beach. Michelle RN Since 2022 I am a wife and mother to 3 fun boys! I've enjoyed working bedside for 10 years and now I really enjoy clinic nursing! I am passionate about helping others feel their best! My favorite treatments at Greenspon Medical are the vitamin shots! Mal BS in Information Technology Web Administrator Since 2015 My dad, Dr. Greenspon, has inspired me to have a lifelong and deep love of science and medicine. I grew up reading his medical journals and listening to his continuing education cassette tapes during car rides. I am passionate about creative problem-solving, maintaining a personal element in healthcare, and helping people improve their quality of life and self esteem. In my free time, I enjoy playing music and keeping up with the latest medical research. Our Staff

  • GALLERY | Greenspon Medical

    Before and after pictures of BBL, Emsculpt, Vi Peels, and other cosmetic procedures offered at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics. Look younger with ease! Gallery BBL Emsculpt Vi Peel Injectables

  • NUTRITION AND WEIGHT LOSS | Greenspon Medical

    The best and oldest weight loss clinic in Chicago! Nutrition, weight loss programs, GLP-1s, and more. At Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics, we give you options. Nutrition and Weight Loss Lose weight and feel good We are the original creators of our most popular weight loss protocol and with over 75 years of watching people successfully lose weight with our method, we know it works and is safe. This protocol features a selection of medications and supplements to build a foundation for your lifestyle efforts to work more effectively. We give nutritional counseling and advice on what to eat, how to eat, and when to eat for weight loss. We can advise on exercise that would be a good fit for you. Through education, regular check-ins with how you're doing, and any medications you are taking and lifestyle changes you have made, we can help you lose weight. There are other options for weight loss besides our main program for people who want to try newer medications and methods, such as GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide. Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics is about giving you options. If you are a good candidate for them, we have different kinds and combinations of weight loss medications. If you want a simple diet and exercise route, we can help you there too. If you do all three, well power to you! And if you've lost weight and still have some stubborn fat or loose skin that bothers you, we have procedures and products in our aesthetics department that address some changes in appearance after weight loss. We would also never want you to feel weight loss isn't worthwhile because of fears of loose skin. Weight loss is worth it, and if your weight is causing health issues for you, losing weight and restoring your health is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. And for folks who have common comorbidities associated with being overweight, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, or diabetes, we see people like you walk into our office every day. We can help you lose weight alongside your other medical conditions and we can also help you treat the same metabolic conditions all under one roof! We have always liked to be convenient for our patients and so traditional primary care, weight loss, nutrition, and aesthetics (cosmetic and beauty procedures), and treatments for a wide variety of medical concerns are all accessible in one place. This saves you time and our staff will get to better know you. Whether you are 20 pounds or 200 pounds overweight, we have seen it all and are here for you. Feel free to walk in to our Lansing or Northfield office on a day and time that we are open to start your weight loss journey.

  • INJECTABLES | Greenspon Medical

    Reduce and prevent wrinkles, make lips fuller, counteract saggy skin, treat double chin, and look younger with Botox, fillers, and Kybella. Many options to meet your needs! Injectables Before And After Photos There are many uses for injectables like Botox and Dysport, most commonly used for cosmetic purposes but also sometimes used to treat medical conditions. We can help you reduce the formation and appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. We also offer fillers to add fullness to your lips, fill in skin that looks saggy or hollowed, and restore a youthful look. Kybella can treat a double chin by dissolving the fat in the area.

  • HISTORY | Greenspon Medical

    Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics was founded in 1949 in Lansing by Dr. Irwin Greenspon, specializing in family practice and weight loss. His son James now runs the practice. Learn about our history and expansions! History Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics, celebrating 75 years in 2024, has a long history. Read on to learn about how the practice came to be, Dr. Irwin Greenspon and Dr. James Greenspon, and our buildings. Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics was established in 1949 by Dr. Irwin Greenspon. He attended Chicago Medical School, receiving his MD degree in 1942. Upon graduating, he served as a physician on a navy ship during World War II. Shortly after the war, he began his private practice, originally located at 3344 Ridge Road in Lansing, Illinois. Eventually, he moved to a new office building in downtown Lansing at 3232 Ridge Road. During those years, he practiced general medicine which included obstetrics and surgery. He was often busy making house calls to his sick patients. Dr. Irwin Greenspon began practicing nutritional counseling and weight loss in the late 1950s and established a weight loss program that has since been widely copied due to how well it worked. He developed his own technique for helping people lose and maintain their weight. Eventually his practice transitioned almost entirely into helping people lose weight due to his highly effective and successful program. On August 1, 1988, Dr. Irwin Greenspon proudly welcomed his son, Dr. Jim, as he likes to be called, into the practice. Dr. Jim Greenspon knew from a young age that he wanted to be a physician just like his father and often accompanied him on his house calls. They had a strong father and son bond, making it only natural for the two of them to practice together. They spent eight years working together during which Dr. Jim Greenspon honed his skills and learned all about Chicagoland's best weight loss program. In order to accommodate his growing practice, Dr. Jim built a brand new office building in 1993 in its present location on 18225 Torrence Avenue in Lansing, IL. The building was new, but the diet program remained the same. In 2016, he opened a satellite office in Northfield, Illinois, currently located at 570 Frontage Road just off interstate 94. The Lansing office mostly serves Chicago, Chicagoland, Lansing, Munster, and Indiana, though many patients drive through multiple states to get their weight loss journeys started. It's an excellent location for folks on the south side and west side of Chicago. Additionally, the office in Lansing offers the widest variety of procedures and technology. The Northfield office also serves Chicago and Chicagoland as well as folks who live farther north, some driving from Wisconsin. Patients are welcome to visit either office. Both accept walk-ins, with appointments only recommended for beauty procedures to make sure enough time is reserved. The Lansing office is a geometric brick building with a bright, light, and airy waiting room. The black fiberglass chairs around the perimeter are a fun nod to mid century design and the era in which Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics was taking shape. String lights are turned on during the cooler months for a festive atmosphere. We later expanded our parking lot so all of our patients could have an easier time finding a place to park. This also allowed for patients to remotely sign in at the office and wait in their cars during the peak of the pandemic. Our office in Northfield is located at 570 Frontage Road in Suite 310. It's right off the highway and easy to get to. We had the opportunity to renovate our suite just for the needs of our practice. The views out the window are just spectacular! 2024 marked an especially important milestone for Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics as it was our 75th anniversary ! This has been enormously exciting for us and we know Dr. Irwin Greenspon would be proud to see his dream live on. We want to take a moment to thank all of our patients for making this possible. Thank you for letting us care for you, thank you for giving us the privilege of watching multiple generations of your families grow up, thank you for the stories and the laughs, thanks for teaching Dr. Jim a few new words in your native language when you visit, thank you for your kindness, and most of all, thank you for being. Thank you for being yourself. We love seeing our "old friends", and we love making new ones. We look forward to seeing you in both Lansing and Northfield. We are 75 years strong and counting, and we have some cool things on the horizon, so stay tuned!

  • ABOUT US | Greenspon Medical

    Compassionate and affordable healthcare, weight loss, and cosmetic treatments from weight loss pioneer Dr. Greenspon and friendly staff in Lansing and Northfield, near Chicago. About Us Staff History

  • VI PEEL | Greenspon Medical

    Soften fine lines, smooth rough skin, restore a more even skin tone, and reduce age spots and sun damage at Greenspon Medical & Aesthetics near Chicago. Vi Peel Before And After Photos A Vi Peel can even out skin tone and texture, as well as lessen the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging.

  • OFFERINGS | Greenspon Medical

    Convenient and affordable primary care for your everyday medical problems, weight loss programs and GLP-1 medications, nutrition, cosmetic and anti-aging procedures Offerings Primary Care Affordable and compassionate healthcare for the whole family, your ultimate one-stop shop to wellness > Read More Nutrition and Weight Loss We offer both classic and cutting-edge choices to help you lose weight and feel better > Read More Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Cutting-edge pharmaceuticals and technology to look younger and improve your apperance > Read More

18225 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438

708-474-1061

570 Frontage Road Suite 310, Northfield, IL 60093

847-256-1970

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