Smriti Goel, M.D.

Dr. Smriti Goel is honored to join Forward Focus Concierge Medicine, where she can focus on fostering meaningful relationships with her patients and delivering the kind of attentive, personalized care that she loves to offer. With over 25 years of experience in internal medicine, including two decades in solo practice, Dr. Goel brings extensive clinical expertise and a steady presence to her patients. She was drawn to Forward Focus for its small, collaborative environment and the opportunity to offer longer visits, direct access, and the time and space to truly connect.

Thoughtful, diligent, and compassionate, Dr. Goel specializes in preventive health, cardiovascular care, diabetes management, mental health, and women’s health across all stages of life. She is known for her ability to diagnose and manage complex medical situations, particularly when patients are dealing with multiple conditions and medications. She has built long-term relationships with trusted specialists in the community and is able to refer patients to the appropriate consultant when the need arises. She advocates for her patients and ensures that all care is coordinated and of the highest quality. She is also an avid user of large touch screen interactive technology in exam rooms for engaging educational discussions with patients and families.

Dr. Goel believes that health is our most precious asset, and she takes the responsibility to manage her patients’ health very seriously. She sees herself as a true partner in each patient’s health journey as they travel the river of care together, navigating through turbulent rapids, steering through the obstacles, and attentive in the calm stretches along the way. A thoughtful and empathetic listener, she works closely with patients to focus on what truly matters to them. Patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns, and she takes into consideration lifestyle, emotional well-being, and personal goals when developing a holistic, solution-oriented care plan.

Dr. Goel received her medical degree in India and completed her residency at the University of Illinois. Over the course of her career, along with her decades practicing internal medicine, she has also served as medical director of a skilled nursing facility, cared for patients in emergency settings, and mentored residents and nurse practitioners. This breadth and depth of experience give her a unique tool set of knowledge, confidence, and insight to manage everything from proactive preventive care to urgent and complex medical decisions.

A long-time resident of Deerfield, Dr. Goel has practiced at Highland Park, Glenbrook, and Lutheran General Hospitals for over 25 years. She lives with her husband and enjoys spending time with their two young adult sons and sprightly dog. Outside of medicine, she finds joy in yoga, meditation, classical dance, and walking along Lake Michigan or hiking in Starved Rock. She also has a strong interest in philanthropy and community engagement. At Forward Focus, she considers it a privilege to be part of her patients’ lives and looks forward to guiding and supporting each person in their wellness journey.