Finally. Chicagoland has a doctor that knows what healthcare really is about.
Dr. James Cunnar, owner and Medical Director of DuPage Family Medicine.
That’s DuPage Family Medicine, a family-oriented healthcare practice located in Naperville, Illinois, serving individuals, families and seniors throughout Chicagoland for nearly 20 years. We provide a number of healthcare services and we’ve made it easy for you to become a new patient.
We invite you to learn about the unique philosophy of care that Dr. Cunnar and the rest of our staff uses as the guide to caring for our patients. We’re sure you may have some questions or concerns too — every patient does. We’ve heard many of the most common questions about personal healthcare and have provided the best answers we can, without knowing your specific situation.
We invite you to learn about the unique philosophy of care that Dr. Cunnar and the rest of our staff uses as the guide to caring for our patients. We’re sure you may have some questions or concerns too — every patient does. We’ve heard many of the most common questions about personal healthcare and have provided the best answers we can, without knowing your specific situation.
Perhaps you’d like to read what’s new in medicine, what healthcare topics are being discussed in the popular media or what news and announcements DuPage Family Medicine has released. Just take a look at our blog for the latest posts, Dr. Cunnar’s unique healthcare perspectives and updates from the practice like immunization info and other news.
Thank you for considering DuPage Family Medicine. If you’re ready for health care that puts you first, you’re ready for us. Call us today at 630-778-4700and we’ll schedule an appointment for you or your family member.
Advice to Management. Please stop recruiting good doctors with seductive sales tactics and then leave them forced to stay in your practice because of illegal restrictive covenants in their contracts and/or physician partnership investments. DuPage Medical Group is one of the largest and most successful independent multi-specialty physician groups in Illinois, with more than 700 physicians in over 100 suburban Chicago locations. District Medical Group provides professional and administrative opportunities rooted in teamwork, mutual respect and compassion. We strive to assure that we provide the best possible patient care, grounded in research and education, and we look for people who are dedicated to making a difference and supporting that mission.
Skipski has practiced Pediatrics for almost 20 years. After graduation from Russian State Medical University, and working as a pediatric Gastroenterologist for almost 10 years, she completed her residency training in USA at The Brooklyn Hospital Centre in New York. Board Certified Physician Assistant currently practicing at Good Samaritan Hospital from 2018 to present. Attended PA School at Midwestern University, Downers Grove in 2018. Earned Undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2015.
Our Physician
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James Cunnar, M.D.
James Cunnar M.D., Medical director of DuPage Family Medicine, did his undergraduate training at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois in 1990. He completed his medical education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1994. His residency training was performed at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana, after which he became board certified in Family Practice in 1997. Dr. Cunnar’s clinical interests include adolescent care, adult wellness, and diabetes. Dr. Cunnar is actively involved within the greater community of family physicians on both the national and state level. Dr. Cunnar resides in Aurora. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his children Ben, John and Grayce, as well as gardening, all sports and music. In particular, Dr. Cunnar thoroughly enjoys attending live rock shows the smaller the venue and louder the music, the better the show!Credits and AchievementsDiplomat of the American Board of Family MedicineFellow of the Academy of Family PhysiciansBoard of Directors for the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians 2005-8, 2011President of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Alumni Board of Governors 2011-present2nd Vice President of the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians 2011-2012Voted HealthTap’s most compassionate doctor (Illinois) – 2011Voted a HealthTap top family physician (Illinois) – 2011, 2012Karla Holtzman, PA-C
Karla Holtzman PA-C, completed her BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1991. Following her work at University of Colorado she completed her graduate PA-C work at the Baylor College of Medicine in December of 1994. She practiced in Houston, Texas, in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology until September of 1998. Since 1998 she has practiced primary care Family Medicine in Texas and here in Illinois. She joined DuPage Family Medicine in December of 2002. Karla has had extensive experience in the treatment of patients with Endocrine disorders as well as a complete experience in the treatment of Adult and Pediatric primary care medical disorders. She lives with her husband Dan, and two sons, Joey and Chase in Plainfield. In her free time, Karla enjoys traveling, scrapbooking, and sports including attending baseball games, and playing baseball and basketball with her kids. She is an avid Brewers and Packers fan.
Nurse Staff
Mary Okel
Mary received her nursing degree in Minnesota and has experience working in labor and delivery, emergency room care, surgery, chemical dependency, and otolaryngology before joining DuPage Family Medicine in April 2001. Mary resides in Plainfield with her husband Bill. They are co-owners of Sunshine DJ Productions and when they are not at events, they enjoy spending time with their three married sons and five grandchildren.Jess Nunez
Jes has been in the field of healthcare for six years now. She is currently furthering her education in healthcare management. Her favorite part of the day is when little kids come in for their appointments and share their great stories and huge smiles. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and curling up with a good book and some coffee.Virginia Carino
Virginia started with DFM over ten years ago. She has been an experienced medical assistant for over 25 years. She spends much of her time volunteering for her church and at VA Hines Hospital. In her free time she enjoys caring for and spending time with her grandchildren.
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Clinical Care Staff
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Susan Kurm, RN, BSN
Susan completed her bachelor’s degree at Loyola University in Chicago in 1987. Shortly after graduation and becoming a registered nurse she spent almost ten years working at the Loyola University Medical Center in the cardiovascular surgery and trauma ICU units. She also has experience in home healthcare nursing. Susan currently resides in Bolingbrook with her husband Ed and her two daughters. She enjoys attending her daughters sporting events and takes an active interest in their sports. Her two favorite sports to watch are softball and volleyball.