Peter Lourgos, MD, JD

Peter Lourgos, MD, JD, was born and raised near Chicago. During his college years, he developed an interest in the intersection of law and medicine and subsequently enrolled in a dual degree medicine/law program at Southern Illinois University. He completed residency training in general and forensic psychiatry and is board-certified in both areas. After completing his training, he worked as a criminal forensic psychiatrist for the Circuit Court of Cook County in Chicago, where he evaluated individuals charged with various crimes and reported his findings to the court. During this time, he served as a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, where he trained both medical students and resident physicians. He has also served as a medical consultant to several large insurance providers. Dr. Lourgos maintains an active clinical practice and sees patients for a variety of mental health concerns including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and trauma. He has a passion for teaching others about mental health issues as it contributes to positive overall health and decreases the stigma often associated with mental health diagnoses.