Experience providing endocrinology care for professional athletes
Skokie, IL
Proud to serve his hometown community
Meet the Doctor
Dr. Aaron Benjamin
Board-Certified Endocrinologist
Dr. Aaron Benjamin is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, metabolism, and hormonal disorders.
He previously practiced at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he served as Section Chief of Endocrinology. He also served as Medical Director of the outpatient diabetes education program at NorthShore University HealthSystem (now Endeavor Health), where he helped lead diabetes education initiatives and patient care programs.
Throughout his career, Dr. Benjamin has focused on improving how diabetes care is delivered. He has experience providing endocrinology care for professional athletes and has participated in advisory and educational roles with leading organizations in diabetes care.
We combine expert endocrinology care with modern tools and flexible care models designed to support patients who need more than traditional visit-based care.
Comprehensive diabetes management
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Ongoing data review and treatment adjustments
Options for enhanced support between visits
While Diabetes Forward has a special focus on diabetes technology and
metabolic health, we also provide comprehensive endocrinology care for a wide range of common hormonal and endocrine conditions.
Medical Director, Outpatient Diabetes Education Program
Led diabetes education
initiatives and patient care
programs
Professional Athletes
Experience caring for elite and professional athletes
Advisory & Educational Roles
Participated with leading
organizations in diabetes care nationwide
Career Highlights
Section Chief of Endocrinology
Outpatient Diabetes Education Program
Medical Director, Outpatient Diabetes Education Program
Led diabetes education initiatives and patient care programs
Professional Athletes
Experience caring for elite and professional athletes
Advisory & Educational Roles
Participated with leading organizations in diabetes care nationwide
We also provide care for adrenal disorders, pituitary disorders, hormonal disorders, and other common endocrine conditions.
WHY DIABETES FORWARD
Why Dr. Benjamin Founded Diabetes Forward
Dr. Benjamin founded Diabetes Forward to create a more personalized, data-driven approach to care—one that reflects how patients actually live with diabetes day to day. His approach emphasizes continuous glucose monitoring, thoughtful use of data, and ongoing support between visits to help patients achieve more stable control and better long-term outcomes.
Medical Degree
Loyola University Chicago
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Illinois
Endocrinology Fellowship
University of Illinois
Medical Degree
Loyola University Chicago
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Illinois
Endocrinology Fellowship
University of Illinois
Rooted in the Community
Dr. Benjamin grew up in Skokie and now lives there with his wife and four children. He is proud to serve the community he calls home.