Metabolic Focus MD: Weight and Wellness

Metabolic Focus MD is a physician-directed holistic medical weight management practice for those who are seeking expert level metabolic health advice and care. Dr. Alina Elperin is an Internist and Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Expert with more than a decade of experience helping 600+ patients with metabolic disease and extra weight.

Our practice may be right for you if:

• You are seeking expert care or alternative and additional medical support for the disease of obesity- a complex and multifactorial disorder that is rooted in your genetics, gut and brain hormones. We know obesity is not a disease of willpower and you are not to blame for this struggle. Our goal is to find you a successful treatment strategy to thrive despite this chronic condition.
• You are someone who has not achieved desired results with lifestyle changes or anti-obesity medication or experienced medication intolerance or side effects
• You are considering bariatric surgery, have undergone bariatric surgery and have not reached your goal weight or have regained weight post-surgery

Details of Offerings:

• Initial 60–90-minute Consultation
  • A comprehensive visit focusing on a detailed review of metabolic and weight history
  • A review of nutrition, movement practices, mental well-being, and sleep health
  • Data gathering: lab ordering as needed, genetic testing ordering as needed
  • Body Composition analysis
  • Continuous glucose monitoring initiation as needed
  • Personalized nutrition plan, sleep plan, movement plan, mental health plan
  • Medication management and/or initiation as needed
  • Appropriate referrals
• Follow up visits 30-45 minutes each
  • Body composition analysis
  • Continuous glucose monitoring analysis if pertinent
  • Interpretation of genetic analyses if ordered
  • Progress review and plan adjustments as needed

Recommended structure and cost:

Initial Consult + Follow ups-months 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 12

• Initial Consultation -$450
• Follow Up visits- $350 each
• Total cost of 12-month Program $2550
• If pre-pay for visits 1 visit is free at a total cost of $2200

Alina Elperin, MD, FACP, Diplomat of ABOM
Forward Focus Concierge Medicine Highland Park
(847) 861-0025

Affiliate Specialists

ElemENT Med Spa

We are pleased to partner with Dr. Alan Freint, a respected ear, nose, and throat surgeon who operates elemENT Med Spa in our office suite. In addition to treating all problems of the ears, throat, head, and neck, Dr. Freint specializes in cosmetic facial enhancements such as Botox and soft tissue fillers to reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the aging face. He will also groom excessive overgrowths of hair that detract from your appearance. Furthermore, he treats hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, and sinusitis.

Dr. Freint’s philosophy is that quality medical care must encompass both the science and art of medicine. He believes in treating the patient globally and prides himself on being a good listener. Dr. Freint has more than 30 years of medical and surgical experience. He was mentored by an internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon who taught him the intricacies of treating facial anatomy. He was also mentored by a national leader in otology.   

Services Include:

• Facial cosmetic treatments (Botox, Soft tissue fillers)
• All ear, nose, and throat complaints
• Wax build-up
• Hearing loss
• Tinnitus and balance problems
• TMJ (jaw joint) pain and dysfunction
• Grooming of excessive hair growth

Alan Freint, M.D.
ElemENT Med Spa
(847) 234-0555

Professional Nutrition Services (PNS)

We recognize the importance of proper nutrition as a key element of good health, and the impact it can have on chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. All Forward Focus patients have access to our on-site Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Sheryl Gray, who collaborates with our doctors to develop a customized nutritional plan that improves overall health. Our personable, motivating dietitian will work with you to understand your lifestyle, eating habits, health issues, and personal goals, and design a realistic, actionable plan that will work best for you. Sheryl uses a three-tier approach. The Nutrition component promotes a non-diet approach with an emphasis on healthy food choices & portion control. The Behavior Modification piece evaluates existing behaviors & offers strategies to overcome triggers for poor choices & to improve self-esteem. The Physical Fitness portion focuses on improving physical fitness by moving more using a variety of different exercise techniques. Plus, we will communicate your progress directly to your doctor, providing a seamless path to wellness care.

Services Provided:

Individual Counseling to meet specific medical, physical, behavioral & lifestyle needs such as:

• Diabetes control
• Weight reduction & maintenance
• Cholesterol & triglyceride lowering
• Hypertension
• GI disorders (IBS, GERD, Celiac)
• Sports Nutrition
• Balanced Nutrition Education

Sheryl Gray, MS, RDN, LDN
Professional Nutrition Services (PNS)
(847) 975-9123
Professionalnutritionservices.com

Menopause Matters MD

Your Partner in Menopause: Personalized Care, Real Solutions, Lifelong Health

We believe it is important to support women with real science-backed guidance as they navigate the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, while setting them up for a vibrant future. This is why we are pleased to partner with Dr. Suzi Siegel, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.  With 30 years of experience in busy emergency departments, Dr. Siegel has cared for countless women across all stages of life. She has seen firsthand how hormonal shifts, particularly the loss of estrogen, can profoundly affect physical and emotional health. Her approach blends rigorous medical science with practical, personalized care—because the choices you make today can meaningfully shape your health for decades to come.

Services Provided:

• Expert consultation focused on perimenopause and menopause
• Personalized treatment plans using hormonal and non-hormonal therapies
• Prescription management and medication monitoring
• Lifestyle medicine as the foundation of care (nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, connection)
• Symptom support for hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, weight changes, brain fog, and more
• Ongoing follow-up to ensure treatment is effective, safe, and aligned with your goals

Suzi Siegel, MD, FACEP, MSCP
Menopause Matters MD
(847) 393-3328
suzisiegelmd@gmail.com
Menopausemattersmd.com