Dr. Wallis Edwards

Name: Dr. Wallis Edwards
Specialty: Family Medicine 
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Vista Medical Center East
Locations: Waukegan, Illinois
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1427676113

About the Doctor

Dr. Wallis Edwards is a family medicine physician practicing in Waukegan, Illinois, affiliated with Vista Medical Center East. She received her medical degree from Medical University of the Americas and completed her family medicine residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals/Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints (2020–2023). With 6–10 years of experience, Dr. Edwards has expertise in treating chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic diabetes, and underactive thyroid, as well as bronchitis. She accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, and Molina. As a family medicine doctor, she provides primary care for patients of all ages, managing both acute and chronic conditions, and performing preventive services such as physicals and vaccinations.

• Graduate of Medical University of the Americas

• Family medicine residency at Medical College of Wisconsin/All Saints 

• 6–10 years of clinical experience

• Expertise in hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypothyroidism

• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Elevance, HCSC, Molina, and WI State Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Medical University of the Americas
Residency – Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals/Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints, Family Medicine 
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Chronic hypertension

• High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

• Chronic diabetes (type 2 diabetes mellitus)

• Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

• Bronchitis

• Upper respiratory infections (colds, flu, sinusitis)

• Allergies

• Arthritis and joint pain

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Depression and anxiety

Medical Procedures Performed

• Annual physical examinations (adults and children)

• Well-child visits and pediatric checkups

• Immunizations and vaccinations

• In-office laboratory testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, rapid strep, urinalysis)

• Chronic disease management (hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism)

• Minor wound care and suture removal

• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation

• Prescription management and medication reviews

• Preventive health screenings

• Referrals to specialists as needed

Services Offered

Dr. Wallis Edwards provides comprehensive family medicine services for patients of all ages, from children to older adults. Her practice emphasizes preventive care, early detection of disease, and effective management of common acute and chronic conditions. She offers annual wellness exams, school and sports physicals, immunizations, and health screenings. For patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or hypothyroidism, she provides ongoing monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Edwards also evaluates and treats acute illnesses like bronchitis, respiratory infections, and allergies. In-office lab testing and EKGs are available for prompt diagnosis. She coordinates referrals to specialists when needed. Patients should contact the office directly to confirm new patient acceptance and insurance coverage.

• Annual wellness exams and preventive care for all ages

• Pediatric checkups, well-child visits, and childhood immunizations

• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders)

• Acute illness diagnosis and treatment (bronchitis, colds, flu, strep throat, sinusitis, ear infections)

• Allergy evaluation and management

• Mental health support (depression, anxiety screening and treatment)

• In-office lab testing (blood glucose, lipid panels, complete blood count, metabolic panels, urinalysis)

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) for cardiac screening

• Vaccinations (flu, pneumonia, shingles, tetanus, etc.)

• Lifestyle and nutritional counseling for weight management and heart health

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (Medicare, PPO)

• HCSC (HMO)

• Molina (HMO, Medicare)

• WI State Medicaid (Medicaid)

Practice Locations

Address: 1616 Grand Ave, Suite A, Waukegan, IL
Phone: (847) 249-1733

Hospital Affiliations

• Vista Medical Center East – Waukegan, Illinois