Dr. Paunovich graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina, earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Honors College. She went on to attend medical school in Chicago at Rush Medical College and completed her residency in Family Medicine at Northwestern Medicine.

With a strong foundation in primary care and a deep commitment to preventive health, Dr. Paunovich is passionate about helping patients feel their best—whether that means achieving sustainable weight loss, optimizing hormones through personalized replacement therapy, or increasing confidence with evidence-based skin care. She takes the time to truly listen to her patients’ goals and partners with them to create tailored, realistic plans that support both inner wellness and outward confidence.