MinuteClinic at CVS
Primary Care • Lake Forest, IL • 1 (Lake Forest, IL) locations
About
MinuteClinic at CVS in Lake Forest, IL offers primary care services including annual physicals, chronic disease management, vaccinations, and care for acute illnesses and injuries. Board-certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide tailored care plans, health screenings, and referrals to specialists. Walk-ins are welcome, and the clinic accepts most insurance plans plus self-pay options.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
520 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone
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Opening Hours
Open now, closes at 5:30 PM (hourly schedule varies; lunch break 1:00 PM–1:30 PM)
Website
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/il/lakeforest/specialty/primary-care-2902.html
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Supports many major plans; self-pay options available for uninsured
Cash, Credit/debit cards, Checks, Online bill payment, Credit cards, Self-pay pricing
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
What to expect during a MinuteClinic primary care visit?
Board-certified providers offer the same services as traditional primary care; care plans tailored to health goals; follow-ups available.
What payments does MinuteClinic accept?
MinuteClinic accepts most insurances and offers self-pay options.
Are Medicare and Medicaid accepted?
Medicare and Medicaid are accepted at MinuteClinic.
What do clinics cost without insurance?
Costs vary by insurance plan; self-pay pricing is offered.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CVS official website: 4.6 out of 5 stars (102 ratings)
- CVS official website: 4.7 out of 5 stars (175 ratings (official site aggregate))
- BirdEye: 3.8 out of 5 stars (25 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and helpful pharmacy staff mentioned by some customers
- Professionalism and compassion noted by some patients in the clinic
- Convenience and ease of access for services like COVID tests or prescription pickups
- Personalized support from specific pharmacists
Common complaints
- Reports of perceived rude or unhelpful staff behavior
- Complaints regarding medical care efficacy or treatment dissatisfaction
- Frustration with administrative processes, such as double-booking or communication issues
- Negative experiences with pharmacy customer service phone interactions
"The nurse practitioner was amazing. compassion, empathy and a highly professional medical view."
— CVS official website"CVS minute clinic is a cash grab scam! Was not given proper medication for treatment. Still followed prescribed dose. Did not work as I told the NP Anna Marie C ..."
— Yahoo Local"I was surprised at how rude and unhelpful the evening manager was."
— LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MinuteClinic® at 520 N. WESTERN AVE., LAKE FOREST, IL - CVS — Aug 20, 2025
- MinuteClinic Locations in Lake Forest, IL - CVS — Apr 8, 2026
- 2025-2026 Winter Break Information | Lake Forest College — Dec 22, 2025
- Browse all Walk-In Clinic locations in Lakeforest, Illinois - CVS — Apr 8, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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