We accept health insurance plans for a number of medical, dental, and optometry services. Download the full list here.
IWS will never decline service to a registered patient on the basis of ability to pay. Read more about payment options.
IWS offers financial help for medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health counseling. Find out more about our sliding scale.
We can hardly wait to serve you, but there’s a few things you can do before you arrive to make your visit perfect! Download the full list here.
Please call us at (773) 782-2800 at least 24 hours before your visit so your appointment slot can be given to another patient.
There are a few documents you should bring depending on your insurance status. What documents do I need?
5725 W. Chicago Ave. 773.261.1434
2222 N Kedzie Blvd. 773.772.1170
3155 W. Diversey 773.342.7777
6969 N. Ravenswood 773.973.0771
1814 S. Paulina Ave. 312.666.3883
8625 S. Cottage Grove 773.994.0788
4235 S Kedzie 773.843.1976
1636 N. Kimball 773.235.7200
1246 W. 99th St. 773.568.4769
7428 N. Rogers Ave. 773.761.2305
3228 W Palmer St 773.342.8800
3711 W. 55th 773.735.5827
1834 Lawndale Ave 773.235.2525
744 N. Monticello Ave 773.722.0115
4341 W. North Ave 773.252.9200
4135 W. Armitage Ave. 773.697.7057
225 E. Chicago Ave 312.227.4000
2755 W. Armitage 773.252.3100
2233 W. Division St. 312.770.2000
5145 N. California Ave 773.878.8200
836 W Wellington Ave 773.975.1600
1044 N Francisco Ave 773.292.8200
1116 N Kedzie Ave 773.772.8009
3255 W Altgeld St. 773.235.4073
2446 N Ridgeway Ave 773.342.0170
3740 W. Belden Avenue 773.342.5854
520 N. Marshfield Ave. 312.243.6097
4145 W Armitage Ave 773.276.0940
3327 W Fullerton Ave 773.384.4200
2840 N Milwaukee Ave 773.384.4370
1653 W. 43rd St. 773.826.6260
1633 Hamlin Ave. 773.227.8551
4259 S. Berkeley 773.268.7600 (press “5”)
800 N. Kedzie 773.826.3450
1520 N. Kostner 312.216.8039
1044 N. Francisco 773.486.0126
1734 W. Chicago 773.227.8022
4501 N. Sheridan 773.878.8098
1276 N. Clybourn 312.337.1073 (press “5”)
2501 N Kedzie 773.384.6800
2649 N. Francisco 773.772.2045
2536 W. Division St. 773.278.8653
5016 W. Armitage Ave 773.237.1645
3801 N. Keeler Ave. 773.283.6296
4056 N. Pulaski Rd. 773.685.7676
1922 N. Pulaski 773.342.7575
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IWS Family Health provides healthcare services, education, and support to children and families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
Visit us 3600 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
We provide healthcare services and education to medically underserved and vulnerable families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
Visit us 3600 W Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Monday 8am – 8pm
Tuesday 8am – 6pm
Wednesday 8am – 8pm
Thursday 8am-8pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 8am-2pm (open on the
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month)
IWS Family Health provides healthcare services, education, and support to children and families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
IWS Family Health provides healthcare services, education, and support to children and families in the Chicagoland area.
Call us +1 (773) 782-2800
IWS Family Health is a 501(c)3 Charitable Organization (Tax ID #: 36-2167752). IWS Family Health is a Federally-Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike and a member of the Illinois Primary Healthcare Association (IPHCA) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).
Cathy Alvarez, MSN, CPNP-PC, is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of experience dedicated to nurturing the health and well-being of children from birth through adolescence. Known for her warm, individualized approach to care, Cathy is passionate about building lasting relationships with her patients and their families—many of whom she’s supported through every milestone of childhood.
Cathy began her nursing career after earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999. She gained valuable experience working on the inpatient pediatric unit at Advocate Lutheran Children’s Hospital in Aurora. Driven to deepen her impact, she returned to UIC to complete the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program, earning her Master of Science in Nursing in 2005. She is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and has since devoted her career to providing expert care to diverse pediatric populations.
She is an active member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, always staying at the forefront of pediatric healthcare.
Fluent in English and Polish, with conversational Spanish skills, Cathy connects seamlessly with families from many cultural backgrounds.
Outside of work, you can find her cheering on her son at soccer games, exploring new destinations, and enjoying quality time with her family. Her caring spirit and clinical excellence make her a trusted partner in every child’s healthcare journey.”
Marixa Alvarez, ARN, MSN, FNP-BC, is a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner, board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Lewis University, where she cultivated her passion for holistic, patient-centered care.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Marixa connects deeply with diverse communities, ensuring every patient feels heard and supported. Outside of the clinic, you’ll likely find her in the kitchen—cooking, baking, and bringing people together over a homemade meal. A fun fact? Marixa has a knack for solving puzzles and putting things together—whether it’s a 1,000-piece jigsaw or helping patients piece together their path to better health.
Carlos is a board-certified Physician Assistant who joined the IWS Family Health team in January 2024. He was born and raised in Antigua, Guatemala and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
His academic journey began at Saint Michael’s College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology alongside minors in Chemistry and Religious Studies. Driven by a commitment to service, he devoted a year to volunteering as a medical assistant at a health clinic in Albuquerque, NM, through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. This experience solidified his interest in medicine, inspiring him to delve deeper into healthcare and ultimately leading Carlos to pursue a Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences and Infectious Diseases from Boston University School of Public Health.
Following his MPH, Carlos dedicated several years to the public health sector, primarily serving as a linkage to care coordinator, clinical research coordinator, and COVID-19 contact tracer. Moved by a need to help his community during the 2020 pandemic, he secured admission to and completed the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine PA program, earning his Master of Medical Science degree.
Carlos aims to integrate his public health training with his medical practice to bring culturally competent and inclusive medical services to all his patients, but specially the Hispanic/Latino and LGTBQ+ communities he serves. In his downtime, Carlos enjoys cooking, collecting plants, fostering dogs, playing video games, watching reality TV shows, and adding more stamps to his passport!
Dr. Tara Ioffe is a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with a strong commitment to providing excellent care to her patients. She obtained her medical degree from Avalon University in Curacao and went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Oklahoma. She has worked at the University of Chicago and most recently NorthShore University. She has since returned to Chicago and is thrilled to join the IWS Family Health team in 2023, where she will continue to provide excellent care to her patients.
Throughout her career, Dr. Ioffe has gained experience in diverse medical fields, such as immediate and urgent care medicine while working at NorthShore Immediate Care. She did clinical research at the University of Chicago. Dr. Ioffe strives to foster a secure and inclusive environment for all her patients. She believes in an integrated approach to medicine, dedicating her time to understand each patient’s unique needs.
During her leisure time, Dr. Ioffe indulges in reading a variety of books for pleasure, plays boardgames, and loves to explore Chicago with her spouse and young child.
