VISTA PHYSICIAN GROUP FAMILY MEDICINE
Ben Joseph, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience providing comprehensive, compassionate care to patients across the lifespan—from newborns through older adults.
Ben brings a deep and diverse clinical background shaped by decades of practice in both high-acuity hospital environments and outpatient primary care settings. His experience includes Trauma ICU, Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units, Coronary Care, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice, and extensive work supporting newborn and pediatric care. This breadth of experience allows him to manage complex medical conditions while also delivering attentive, preventive, and developmentally appropriate care for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
At Vista Health System, Ben provides comprehensive family medicine with a strong emphasis on newborn care, pediatrics, preventive health, chronic disease management, patient education, and continuity of care. He is known for his calm, attentive approach and his commitment to ensuring patients and families feel heard, informed, and supported. His practice philosophy centers on meeting patients where they are, listening carefully, and developing individualized care plans that align with each patient’s health needs and life circumstances.
Ben is accepting new patients and is proud to serve individuals and families throughout Lake County and surrounding communities as part of Vista Health System’s mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, community-centered care.
Care for You and Your Family
Ben Joseph, FNP-BC provides a comprehensive range of primary and family care services, including:
Newborn Care & Pediatrics
Primary care services for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child visits, growth and developmental surveillance, routine pediatric screenings, anticipatory guidance, evaluation and treatment of common childhood illnesses, and coordination of specialty care when indicated.
Annual Physicals & Wellness Exams
Preventive health evaluations focused on early detection, risk assessment, and long-term wellness, including Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)–required school physicals, sports physicals, immunization reviews, vision and hearing screenings, and completion of state and school health forms.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing care for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and heart disease.
Sick Visits & Acute Care
Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, infections, and minor injuries.
Family Medicine Across the Lifespan
Continuity care for adolescents, adults, and older adults with a focus on long-term health and prevention.
Women’s Health Services
Routine wellness care and preventive health screenings.
Preventive Health Screenings
Blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and individualized health risk assessments.
Urgent Care Services
Evaluation and treatment of acute conditions, minor procedures, wound care, and splinting.
Occupational Medicine & DOT Physicals
Work-related health services and Department of Transportation physical examinations.
Patient Education & Lifestyle Counseling
Support for nutrition, physical activity, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Care Coordination & Referrals
Collaboration with specialists and care teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.
Education & Training
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | 2012–2015
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
DePaul University | Chicago, IL | 1996–1998
Diploma in Nursing
St. Ann’s School of Nursing | 1982–1984
Board Certification & Credentials
ANCC Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
ACLS | BLS | PALS
Clinical Systems Experience
Epic | Cerner | eClinicalWorks
Approach to Care
Ben believes that excellent healthcare goes beyond diagnosis and treatment. His personal goal is to ensure patients feel better not only through medical care, but through education, understanding, and compassion. He is committed to placing patients first and helping individuals and families feel informed, respected, and confident in their care at every stage of life.
Vista Physician Group Family Medicine Practice:
1616 Grand Ave, Suite A
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-249-1733
Vista Physician Group Family Medicine Providers:
Associated Care:
- Vista Physician Group Primary Care
- Vista Bariatrics Service – Weight Loss
- Vista Lab Services
- Vista Diagnostics
Vista Central Scheduling: Phone: 847-360-6930 | Fax: 847-625-6642