Bliss Medicine

Functional Medicine is the medical practice or treatments that focus on the optimal functioning of the body and its organs. It is the future of conventional medicine - but available now through Bliss Medicine. It seeks to identify and address the root causes of disease, and views the body as one integrated system, not a collection of independent organs divided up by medical specialties. It treats the whole system, not just the symptoms. "You don't have to have a disease to benefit from functional medicine."

Here lies the clear distinction and definition of Functional Medicine. Instead of asking, “What drug matches up with this disease?” Functional Medicine asks the vital questions that very few conventional doctors ask: “Why do you have this problem in the first place?” and “Why has function been lost?” and “What can we do to restore function?”   

Food sensitivities, vitamin deficiencies, toxins, hormone imbalances, any many other causes can all interrupt your overall well-being. When you work with Dr. Anand Thakkar and his team, you'll have investigative and experienced partners who will help you get to the root of your symptoms. Through his functional health and wellness approach, learn why you're tired or exhausted, why your stomach doesn't feel right, you can't lose weight, and your labs all ""normal"" but you still don't feel your best. We can help.

Anand Thakkar, M.D.

With his unique background and formal training along with his extensive hands-on experience as a trusted internal medicine and family physician, Dr. Anand Thakkar realized early on in his career that many of his patients’ conditions were not only completely preventable, but an unfortunate result of our society's habits and broken health care system that drives the “run of the mill” common medical practice by most physicians. With his interest to change the way health care is delivered, Dr. Thakkar followed his passion to deliver long-lasting, appropriate solutions for his patients by establishing his center, Chicago Weight Loss & Wellness Clinics in Hoffman Estates and Rockford, and now, Bliss Medicine in Hanover Park, Illinois.

In his efforts to share with as many people as possible the benefits of living a healthy life, Dr. Thakkar has completed his board certification in anti-aging and regenerative medicine with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and also serves as an active member of the American Holistic Medical Association and the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

Using the methods of Dr. Thakkar, thousands of patients - including celebrities, professional sports athletes such as NFL players, and CEO's of major corporations - have transformed their lives, achieving significant weight loss while leading a healthier, happier lifestyle. Dr. Thakkar has created a host of wellness resources for his community as well, including weight loss support groups, proprietary blends of healthy supplements, and presentations to further leverage his inspirational wellness message and one of a kind techniques.

Over the last decade, Dr. Thakkar has concentrated his tenure on functional, integrative approaches for his patients with a special emphasis on treating the whole person. Dr. Thakkar believes in the partnership between the patient and the doctor, where the mutual goal is to treat the mind, body, and spirit, all at the same time. As a gifted doctor and teacher, with unrivaled credibility and outcomes, Dr. Thakkar transforms all of the latest science in health and wellness into programs that are simple, easy, and successful.

Dr. Thakkar continues to conduct research that leads to a better understanding of natural health and wellness, allowing him to develop the best approaches and innovative treatment. Today, Dr. Thakkar is a recognized authority in the areas of wellness, fitness and nutrition, weight loss and management, women’s and men’s health, anti-aging, hormones and metabolic medicine, lifestyle coaching, holistic medicine, and disease prevention.

Dr. Anand Thakkar is a board certified, licensed physician. He attended B.J. Medical College in India for his medical degree in internal medicine followed by internship and residency in New York and Chicago. Thereafter, he went onto becoming a member of the teaching faculty for students at Chicago Medical School as an Assistant Professor.