Dr. Jigarkumar R. Thakkar, MD

Dr. Thakkar has been delivering warm, patient-centered care at Golden Rule Family Practice since September 2011

Drawing on years of experience within larger healthcare systems, Dr. Thakkar recognizes that most patients appreciate seeing the same physician whenever they need care. By transitioning to a smaller practice, he can focus on truly personalized medicine—free from the constraints that often come with bigger organizations. Dr. Thakkar firmly believes that in a more intimate setting, he can build stronger doctor-patient relationships and provide higher-quality care. Patients also benefit from shorter wait times for follow-up appointments, avoiding the lengthy scheduling bottlenecks common in large networks.

Dr. Thakkar commenced his medical career in India and brings 25+ years of extensive experience across diverse healthcare settings in the United States, including major hospitals and geriatric facilities. Throughout his journey, he became convinced that individualized attention in smaller practices leads to better patient outcomes. Guided by this philosophy, he established a practice where patients always come first. Dr. Thakkar also encourages patients to learn about their health conditions and actively participate in choosing from the available treatment options, empowering them to take charge of their well-being.

Dr. Thakkar is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi. His professional accomplishments are:

Illinois Permanent Physician License

  • 2011 – Current Golden Rule Family Practice Naperville IL
  • 2008 – 2011 Geriatric attending Carle Clinic Association, Urbana, IL
  • 2007 – 2011 Urgent Care Physician Carle Convenient Care, Champaign, IL
  • 2007 – 2008 Geriatrics Fellowship, Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana, IL
  • 2004-2007 Family Medicine Residency Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago, IL
  • 1998 – 1999 Primary Health Center, Kathana, India
  • 1992 – 1998 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, B.J. Medical College, Gujarat, India

 

 

Patients will always be able to see me within a short time period,” Dr. Thakkar said. “I am independent which means I can see them when they need me. At other practices you may not be able to follow up with the same doctor or speak to them after hours. That’s not the case here.

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