The Team

Shellye Pechulis, RN

Kathleen Ward, MD, Cardiology

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

Kathleen Ward, MD, Cardiology

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.

Areas of Specialty

Emergency Services

Accidents happen and emergency rooms are often overwhelmed with extremely long waiting times. Westlake offers emergency room level care without the endless wait times, and at a fraction of the cost.

General Health

Not feeling well or just need an annual exam? We do it all! We also perform sports physicals and referrals for injuries. Whether you're sick or only need some routine maintenance, we're here for you!

Pediatrics

At Westlake, we treat even the smallest members of the family! From infancy to 18, we're here for examination, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing wellness for your children.

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.