Our Approach to Urgent Care
At Westlake Urgent Care, we prioritize your healing needs above all else. Our experienced medical professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of customer service and medical care to all of our patients. When you visit us, you can rest assured that you will receive the best care possible.
Committed to Health and Wellness
Our goal at Westlake Urgent Care is to make the underserved people in our community healthier and happier. We believe that access to quality medical care is a basic human right, and we are dedicated to providing that care to everyone who comes through our doors. Whether you are in need of urgent care services or simply want to maintain your overall health and wellness, we are here to help.
OUR STORY
A Fight for Community Health
The story of Westlake Urgent Care Clinic is filled with struggles and a fight to serve a community that has been overlooked and underserved for far too long. After Westlake Community Hospital was forced to close down in 2019, a team of doctors, nurses, and medical professionals fought to keep the hospital open. Without a community-focused hospital, Melrose Park and the surrounding areas wouldn't have fast, accessible healthcare. When the hospital finally shut its doors, many doctors and primary physicians moved out of area, leaving behind an entire community without immediate aid.
On February 22nd, 2021, a group of healthcare providers banded together and opened Westlake Urgent Care Nonprofit (NFP).
Serving the community and providing emergency care to Melrose Park, Maywood, Broadview, Bellwood, and other surrounding areas.
Meet Our Team
Dedicated professionals committed to your well-being, delivering expert care with compassion and excellence.
Shellye Pechulis, RN
With over 40 years of experience under her belt, Shellye manages our team and makes sure all our backgrounds work together to help support your health goals. From the trauma emergency room at County to the halls of Westlake Community Hospital, she has served the Chicagoland area since the 1970s.
Kathleen Ward, MD, Cardiology
Dr. Ward is an integral part of our team and is one of the doctors that fought to keep Westlake Hospital open and played a key role in the opening of Westlake Urgent Care Clinic. With broad experience in cardiovascular medicine, she provides extensive knowledge to our team. She is affiliated with many hospitals.
Nabil Saleh, MD, Pediatrics
Dr. Saleh carries the pediatric care at Westlake Urgent Care. With a diverse background and decades of experience, he also played a key role in the opening of Westlake Urgent Care Clinic. He serves the children at our center, providing a foundation for life-long health.