Dr. Dr. Vesna V. Skul, MD, FACP

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Get to know Internist Dr. Vesna V. Skul, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Skul is a board-certified internist whose areas of expertise within women’s health include lifestyle medicine, menopause management, and the integration of alternative and complementary medicine into mainstream medical practice. She is a founding partner and the Medical Director of the Comprehensive Center for Women’s Medicine, a multispecialty holistic medical practice for women in Chicago, Illinois.

The Center’s expertise is in primary women’s health care. The physicians are board-certified in internal medicine and anti-aging & regenerative medicine. They espouse a philosophy of patient-centered care, approaching each patient compassionately and supporting them through their health journey. They emphasize preventive care, patient education, and lifestyle change, as well as partner with their patients to facilitate the best medical decision making. This ultimately leads to optimum outcomes. Comprehensive Center for Women’s Medicine also serves the needs of male patients, often referred by their mothers, sisters, and significant others. Patients come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, span ages from adolescence to senescence and often include several generations of the same family.

In addition to having devoted her career to caring for women in all phases of their lives, Dr. Skul is the Medical Director of Cellular Intelligence Medical Spa, where every patient’s individual needs are addressed thoroughly, respectfully, and comprehensively by a team of carefully chosen professionals, with the emphasis on wellness and beauty from the inside out. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Rush University in Chicago. 

Through her work with the leadership of the American College of Physicians, of which she is a Fellow, Dr. Skul has helped shape guidelines for educational requirements of internists through all of the nation’s medical universities. This, along with many other teaching and service awards, earned her the College’s highest recognition, the Laureate Award.

A graduate of the Rush Medical College in Chicago, she became board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) following her education. The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being. 

In her spare time, Dr. Vesna Skul enjoys traveling, listening to classical music, hiking, organic gardening, and preparing raw food. She avidly supports organizations empowering girls and women and protecting the environment. In addition to English, she speaks Croatian.

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