CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Feb 13, 2014) - Presence Medical Group has announced the addition of Sage Medical Group, a team of seven physicians, two nurse practitioners, and many supporting staff, to its primary care network. This practice has been serving Chicago for over 20 years as an independent medical group. The following physicians are all board certified in Internal Medicine and many have areas of subspecialty. They have immediate appointments available including evenings and weekends.

Marilyn S. Aden, MD
Michael D. Baldinger, MD
Bruce D. Goldenberg, MD
Elisabeth Klor-Gross, MD
P. Blair Odland, MD
Guy A. Rowley, MD
Paulette C. Wilson, MD

"We are delighted to welcome the providers and staff from Sage Medical Group to Presence Medical Group and to the Presence Health family," said Howard Drenth, President and CEO of Presence Medical Group. "This practice has an excellent reputation and experienced providers who share our commitment to providing high quality care. We are very proud to have them on our team."

Under the new Presence Medical Group name, this practice will continue to provide healthcare at their existing two locations, one at 1150 West Fullerton Avenue in Chicago at the heart of DePaul University Lincoln Park campus and the other one at 5425 West Lawrence Avenue, near Jefferson Park in Chicago. You can reach the Fullerton location at 773-549-7757, and the Lawrence location at 773-725-7557. Both locations are easily accessible by car as well as public transportation.

This practice offers full service travel immunization services as well as laboratory and diagnostic testing on site. In addition to having the distinct advantage of being affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, physicians, staff and patients will benefit from enhanced care coordination and a vast network of healthcare services as part of Presence Health, the largest Catholic health system in Illinois.

For more information, please visit www.presencehealth.org/sage or call 855-737-DOCS (855-737-3627) to schedule an appointment.

About Presence Medical Group
A physician-led and patient-focused medical group representing a broad spectrum of primary and specialty care, Presence Medical Group provides accessible, quality care throughout the state of Illinois. Presence Medical Group is part of Presence Health, created by the merger of Provena Health and Resurrection Health Care. To find a Presence Medical Group physician near you, call 855-737-DOCS, (855.737.3627).

About Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago
 Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Chicago is a nationally ranked, award-winning teaching hospital serving Chicago's lake shore communities. It is home to many world-renowned physicians and advanced medical technologies. Presence Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Presence Health. More information is available at http://presencehealth.org/stjoseph-chicago.