Loading Complete
Merime "Marie" Shabani

Merime "Marie" Shabani, MSN, FNP-C

Family Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call 815-300-7264

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

About Merime "Marie" Shabani

About The Provider

  • Marie sees patients aged 5 and up! 

Marie Shabani, APN is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in preventive care with a strong passion for weight management and overall wellness. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their health through education, personalized care plans, and sustainable lifestyle changes. Recognizing that prevention is the foundation of long-term well-being, Marie is committed to helping patients reduce their risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

By integrating evidence-based strategies with compassionate, individualized support, Marie works closely with patients to develop realistic and achievable goals for improved health. Whether working with patients who are looking to improve their overall health, manage existing conditions, or achieve weight-related goals, she is committed to providing guidance, education, and support every step of the way.

This provider is a member of Silver Cross Health Connection, a physician-hospital organization (PHO) made up of independent physicians who have been approved by some health plans to treat patients within the Silver Cross Health Connection network.* Silver Cross Health Connection is a network of approved providers that was created to make your provider selection process easier.

Personal Interests

Preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illness treatment, pediatric care, adolescent health, women's health, mental health support, dermatologic conditions, respiratory conditions, cardiovascular health, diabetes care, thyroid disorders, gastrointestinal concerns, immunizations, health screenings, lifestyle counseling, medication management, patient education, care coordination, minor procedures, wellness promotion, musculoskeletal issues, sleep health, weight management, palliative care

Philosophy Of Care

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I believe in building relationships with my patients through trust, empathy, and open communication that last through all stages of their life. I strive to provide personalized, evidence-based care that supports the whole person, physically, emotionally, and mentally. My goal is to empower my patients to take an active role in their health by listening carefully to what they tell me, educating clearly on concerns and conditions they have or may be exposed to, and partnering in decision-making as it is a team effort. Whether treating a common illness or managing a chronic condition, I am committed to delivering compassionate care that promotes long-term wellness and a better quality of life overall.

Locations

  1. Silver Cross Medical Group - Orland Medical Pavilion

Clinical Interests

Wellness, weight management, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and other chronic and acute conditions.

Expertise

Education

  • Bachelor of Science: University of Phoenix, Nursing, RN, 2012
  • Master of Science: Chamberlain University, Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP, 2012

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
  • Ambetter – Commercial Plan
  • Beech Street – PPO Next
  • BLUE ADVANTAGE-HMO
  • BLUE CROSS BLUE PRECISION EHP SITE 502
  • BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-PPO
  • BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICAID
  • BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICARE
  • BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY-MEDICAID
  • BLUE CROSS HMO BLUE ADVANTAGE EHP SITE 502
  • BLUE CROSS HMP EHP SITE 502
  • BLUE PRECISION-HMO
  • CIGNA (OA, Great West, State of IL, TrueChoice) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage
  • Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
  • Devoted Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
  • Essence Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
  • Health Alliance – PPO, Medicare Advantage
  • HEALTHLINK-PPO
  • HFN, Inc. – PPO
  • HSTechnology – EPO
  • Humana Health Plans (Choice, Gold Plus, National, PlatinumHMO, Preferred, Premier & Select) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
  • Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
  • MEDICARE
  • Meridian – Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan/CAPP CARE – PPO
  • OSCAR – PPO
  • Preferred) – HMO, PPO, Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
  • Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
  • Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) – Medicare Advantage
  • SEIU Healthcare – PPO
  • Self Pay
  • Self-Insured Employer Group
  • SILVER CROSS HEALTH CONNECTION
  • UniCare – PPO
  • UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare (Meridian Medicare Product) – Medicare Advantage
  • WORKERS COMPENSATION

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

194 ratings, 35 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Provider showed concern
Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Highly recommend Marie Shabani. I truly have never had better care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    My visit was very informative and through.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    I absolutely love Merime. She is so kind and passionate and professional. So glad I have her as my doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    Marime Shabini Is professional, caring, explains and listens to you. I love her and that is why I make my appointments with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Marie discussed about what is necessary for me to take for my condition. She is nice to talk to & I felt her concern about my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Very professiooal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Merime Shabani is great & the reason I'm staying with Silver Cross Medical! With Rife I was definitely looking for a new doctor & with my first visit with Shabani I knew I was in good hands!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Excellent care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Very caring and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Marie was EXCELLENT! She explained what I needed to do fully. It was the first time I actually left any doctor's office feeling totally prepared, and I understood fully what I needed to do to be successful. She was very thorough and communicated wonderfully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Marie listened to my concerns. Seemed to care about my well being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Nurse assistant and nurse practitioner were excellent. The wait time in exam room was miserable. I honestly thought they forgot about me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Exceeded Expectations at every step of the way

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    She paid attention and was very well informed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Truly blessed to have her as my PA.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    All is good listen to my concerns but when prescribing a medication should explain a little more about what the side effects could be and what you can and cannot take when using the medications

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    So informative and patient. Referred my sisters to see Marie Shabani she is that good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Knowledgeable, not pushy with plan of care, listened to my concerns, involved me in plan of care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    The PAs and NPs here have always been very satisfactory.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    First time with Merime p.a. - it was a very good visit, I felt better with the care, concern & assistance given to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    APN Merime Shabani took time to listen & answer my questions, I did not feel rushed, & actually gave me comfort in her advice. In this in & out rush rush world of doctors she's the reason I'll be staying with Silver Cross! Merime Shabani gets a 5 out of 5 star rating!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Phenomenal!!! Absolutely love Merime; she is so kind and gentle and very informative without feeling sterile. Just a warm and safe person to interact with.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    I was sick with upper respiratory issue and called SCMG for appt with Dr. Rife. (Dr. Rife was out of office but was given appt the next day with nurse Merime.)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    The NA and PA and receptionist were all wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Nurse Shabani is great!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Care at Dr Rife's office has always been good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    This was a new doctor. She was taking Dr. McKiegue's place. This was the first time I seen her and she was amazing. She wanted to triple check to see what was wrong with me and was very attentive to what was being said to her and what I needed and an explanation of what to do.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Still all good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Merime is always great, her professionalism and knowledge are vast.