Hong Li, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Shanghai First Medical College- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C)	Other Degree		1985
Shanghai School Of Medicine	Other Degree		1985

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Advocate Christ Medical Center Program		Not Specified
Residency - Advocate Il Masonic Medical Center		Not Specified
Residency - Advocate Il Masonic Medical Center, Internal Medicine		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on May 02, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I love Dr. Li. I appreciate her ... ”

I love Dr. Li. I appreciate her knowledge and attention to detail.

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“I love Dr. Li. I appreciate her ...”

I love Dr. Li. I appreciate her knowledge and attention to detail.

Anonymous 05/02/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 07, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very pleased with Dr Li... ”

Very pleased with Dr Li

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“Very pleased with Dr Li...”

Very pleased with Dr Li

Anonymous 01/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 26, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Li seemed genuinely concerned... ”

Dr Li seemed genuinely concerned about my health and how I can make improvements to keep myself healthy and active.

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“Dr Li seemed genuinely concerned...”

Dr Li seemed genuinely concerned about my health and how I can make improvements to keep myself healthy and active.

Anonymous 12/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Li is the best... ”

Dr Li is the best

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“Dr Li is the best...”

Dr Li is the best

Anonymous 11/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I've been a patient of Dr. Li's ... ”

I've been a patient of Dr. Li's for 23 years. I can't imagine trusting my healthcare to anyone else. She is a treasure.

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“I've been a patient of Dr. Li's ...”

I've been a patient of Dr. Li's for 23 years. I can't imagine trusting my healthcare to anyone else. She is a treasure.

Anonymous 11/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 30, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Li is great, caring, explains... ”

Dr Li is great, caring, explains. Don't ever lose her

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“Dr Li is great, caring, explains...”

Dr Li is great, caring, explains. Don't ever lose her

Anonymous 04/30/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 03, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Li recommended a test I was ... ”

Dr. Li recommended a test I was hesitant to submit to. She assured me I would have greater peace of mind getting results, I agreed.

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“Dr. Li recommended a test I was ...”

Dr. Li recommended a test I was hesitant to submit to. She assured me I would have greater peace of mind getting results, I agreed.

Anonymous 01/03/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 11/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Li is fantastic. Listens wel... ”

Dr Li is fantastic. Listens well and always gives useful responses.

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“Dr Li is fantastic. Listens wel...”

Dr Li is fantastic. Listens well and always gives useful responses.

Anonymous 11/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She do... ”

Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She does a lot of research which I really like in a doctor.

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“Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She do...”

Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She does a lot of research which I really like in a doctor.

Anonymous 11/08/2025

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Steven Harder, DO - Family Medicine Physician, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Physician

Melisa Palmer, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Scott Wheeler, MD - Urologist

James Freeman, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Michelle Hadrich, OTRL - Occupational Therapist

Trenton Harder, DO - Family Medicine Physician, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Physician

Mariah Isola, OTRL - Occupational Therapist

Jennifer Didier, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Nathan Kline, APRN, CNP - Internal Medicine Physician, Registered Nurse

Barbara Risnes, APRN, CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Internal Medicine Physician

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