Operating under the leadership of Catalina A. Grija, MD, the team at Dacia Medical provides the residents of Oak Park, Illinois, and the surrounding Chicago communities, skilled medical care in an unhurried and patient-focused atmosphere. Committed to retaining their reputation for excellence, Dr. Grija and her staff spend time encouraging and educating their patients in all aspects of health and wellness.
As a third-generation doctor, Dr. Grija notes that concern for health runs in her family. She’s a highly trained internist who considers her patients the foundation of her practice. Out of genuine love for what she does and who she treats, she combines the science of traditional medicine with the research-proven methods of alternative treatments in her practice.
Dr. Grija:
Received her medical degree from Carol Davila Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania.
Completed her residency at West Suburban Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Board Certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Is a USCIS designated civil surgeon.
Has published numerous medical articles and actively pursues continuing education that keeps her well-informed regarding new research and the advancing role of technology in medicine.
Dr. Grija is married and has 2 children. She’s a native of Romania who enjoys opera and other music genres, traveling, reading, and swimming. The practice name comes from Romania’s original name, Dacia. It reminds her of “home” and pays homage to her family’s multigenerational commitment to providing patients with individualized, comprehensive, patient-focused health care.
Services at Dacia include:
Routine screenings and care for common medical conditions
Immigration medical exams
Diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure education and care
Successful weight loss programs and noninvasive laser lipolysis with SculpSure®
Skincare
Cosmetic care, including Botox®