Dr. Gerald Cooke is a leading internist practicing in Chicago at Cooke Medical. At his practice, he offers patients a variety of services including treatments for diabetes and cardiovascular disease through a focus on preventative medicine, wellness exams, regular screening services, and a relationship-focused approach to care.
Dr. Cooke earned his medical degree at Emory University before serving his residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center and a fellowship in Congestive Heart Failure at Advocate Christ Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Directors Association.
Dr. Cooke sees the maintenance of good health as a collaboration between the doctor and patient, and that the two are not mutually exclusive. Since graduating beginning his practice of medicine, Dr. Cooke has focused on treating disease with an emphasis on early detection and management of conditions to prevent advanced disease. In his off time, Dr. Cooke is a lover of outdoor sports like skiing, tennis, boating and golf. Dr. Cooke is also a Lieutenant Commander and medical officer in the United States Navy.