--- title: "Dr. Irena L. Ilic | Internal Medicine Doctor in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Irena L. Ilic, M.D. practices Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-irena-l-ilic-1046235835" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Irena L. Ilic, M.D. ![Irena L. Ilic, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/GLxcaj4XEhM8q_mLMb6OevBWyB7FoRUvcYIJw7CdREo/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 5/5 [(471 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Irena L. Ilic, M.D. ## Internal Medicine - New patients, please call for availability [795 El Camino RealLee Building, Level 2Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-853-2977](tel:+16508532977) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-irena-l-ilic-1046235835#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-irena-l-ilic-1046235835#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-irena-l-ilic-1046235835#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-irena-l-ilic-1046235835#provider-services) ## About Dr. Ilic Languages English and Serbo Croatian Gender Female Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I try to be thorough and yet see the bigger picture. I consider my patients my extended family and friends and care for them as I would my own family. I look forward to a relationship that will last many years and I learn as much from my patients as they do from me. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Ilic enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, travel, eating around the world, cooking and exercise. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Albany Medical College **Residency:** California Pacific Medical Center, Chief Resident ## Board certifications - Internal Medicine - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 2 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2977](tel:+16508532977) 650-942-8309 Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday Closed Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday Closed Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Annual physical exam ### Conditions - Cholesterol disorders - Obesity - Puberty - [Weight management](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/weight-management-programs) ### Reasons for visit - Annual checkup - Cholesterol Management - Exercise and Physical Fitness - Nutrition consultation ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Internal medicine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/internal-medicine) ## Online forms Save time by completing the applicable forms prior to your appointment. - [New Patient Health History](https://a.mktgcdn.com/f/4146175/_UOgVmmRYaEhhulFK3eoEH_vrRdptyQkcbgRt7wRoWs.pdf) - [Established Patient Health History Update](https://a.mktgcdn.com/f/4146175/OZRZiU6PBQoiehXgh5dFZ7RLyM6BV7QaxfUfMbsOGBE.pdf) - 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