Meraj Baig, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Meraj Baig is a licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant with nearly a decade of experience in psychiatry and mental health. She is a senior provider at ABHS, where she has been delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for almost eight years to children, adolescents, and adults.
Meraj earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s in Public Health from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. She went on to complete her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Nova Southeastern University in Orlando, FL, graduating with honors.
Her clinical journey began in the Department of Pediatric Neurology at Rush University Medical Center, where she worked as a clinical research coordinator with children affected by developmental and learning disabilities, including Fragile X syndrome, Down syndrome, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also worked as a certified caregiver for adults with cognitive and psychiatric conditions, experiences that deepened her passion for mental health.
Meraj provides both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services and currently holds clinical privileges at Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward-Elmhurst Health in Naperville and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She also has prior experience delivering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL.
To stay current with the latest evidence-based practices in psychiatry, Meraj regularly attends psychiatric conferences and continuing education programs. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and is committed to lifelong learning to ensure she provides the highest standard of care.
Known for her warm, personable approach, Meraj builds strong therapeutic relationships with patients of all ages. She is deeply committed to helping individuals achieve emotional wellness through compassionate, individualized care.
Outside of work, Meraj is a proud mom to two beautiful boys, Noah and Kenan. She loves being a boy mom and looks forward to all the sports and adventures that come with it. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring Chicago’s vibrant restaurant scene, and staying active through strength training and Pilates!
