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My goal is to deliver high quality care based on the latest evidenced based practice. I will treat you with respect and together we will come up with a collaborative treatment plan that will provide us the best health outcomes

Jessica Gutierrez, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and the owner of Rise and Thrive Healthcare in Joliet, Illinois. A dedicated healthcare provider with robust academic and professional experience, Jessica is honored to serve patients from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Jessica has been a nurse for over 12 years providing care to patients of all ages. Her experience specializes in pediatric primary and acute care, women’s health, and adolescent & adult psychiatry. She obtained her master’s degree from Purdue University in Indiana. Jessica has spent six years as a higher education professor for nursing universities. 

Jessica’s passion for providing optimal patient care with quality and compassionate care is evident during her years of practice. Jessica focuses on providing holistic care and encouraging her patients to lead healthy lifestyles. 

Jessica looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Rise and Thrive Healthcare. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book one online today.

Being in medical field for over a decade, helping people to achieve their optimal state of health is a personal goal of mine. Working in critical care helped me to gain a completely different outlook on life. As a family nurse practitioner, I enjoy educating my patients about their health and wellbeing. Preventing chronic illnesses is a teamwork between the patient and their provider. I believe that listening to your patients and understanding their point of view is the key in achieving their goals and the most optimum state of health.

Jessica Vodicka, FNP, is the lead practitioner at Vodicka Family Health & Wellness LLC, an integrative medicine practice based in Lemont, Illinois. Jessica takes an individualized approach to care, combining supplements and lifestyle changes with traditional Western medicine to treat patients and manage their health. At Vodicka Family Health & Wellness LLC, Jessica believes everyone deserves high-quality, affordable, and convenient health care. She treats the entire family, managing general health as well as medical conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, and food allergies. 

 Jessica uses functional medicine to help pinpoint the underlying cause of health issues for her patients, including innovative lab tests to gather objective data such as the DUTCHtest®, micronutrient testing, and food allergy and sensitivity testing.  After completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, Jessica went on to earn her Master’s in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner at North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. Jessica is a mom of three and treats her patients like her own family, partnering with them so she can help them get better and achieve a better level of health and well-being. Call Vodicka Family Health & Wellness LLC or schedule an appointment online today.

She also provides in-home care depending on the patient’s location.

Dr. Mehra is Chicago's leading fetal surgery specialist.  He is board certified in maternal fetal medicine, ob/gyn, and family medicine.  

Over the last twenty years, Dr. Mehra has worked diligently to raise the standard of care for high risk pregnancies, bringing together compassion, continuity of care, and cutting-edge technology to ensure each and every family is cared for from start to finish, with the best possible clinical approach.  

While Dr. Mehra is always happy to collaborate with colleagues, he is one of few Maternal Fetal Medicine surgeons qualified to handle every aspect of care for mother and baby, including diagnosis, management, surgical intervention for both mother and baby, and  post partum care.

Having been a practicing OB/GYN and fetal surgery for over 20 years, and a father of two children, Dr. Mehra understands that mothers and babies often need access to their care providers outside of traditional clinic hours; as such, he prides himself on providing direct provider accessibility to his patients, giving families peace of mind knowing they have one physician overseeing every aspect of care.  

His areas of expertise include fetal surgery, medical transplacental therapy, and fetal blood sampling. He also enjoys working with mothers of multiples, as well as those with high risk pregnancies.

State-of-the-art technology guides all diagnostic and treatment services. Patients who rely on Dr. Suwan Mehra, MD, for maternal fetal medicine can rest assured they’re in the best of hands. Patient education is always part of the process, giving parents the details needed to make informed decisions about their care.

Dr. Mehra's accomplishments of note include: 

• M.D. from Manipal University, India
• Family Medicine Residency at Wheeling Hospital in West Virginia
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at West Virginia University
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Saint Louis University
• Fetal therapy mentorship under Michael Vlastos, MD and Edmund Yang, MD 
• Honors from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM).

He has also presented at ACOG, SMFM, ISUOG and CAOG and has been published in the Perinatal Times, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Green Journal and International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

To schedule a personalized consultation to learn more about Dr. Mehra’s critical and specific approach to maternal fetal medicine, call the office today to book an appointment.

Dr. Aleksandr Podolskiy is a board-certified Family Practice Medical Doctor, who works with patients of all ages in the Libertyville and Lake County area, including those who are Russian or Polish speaking. Dr. Podolskiy began his medical training in the Ukraine, his native country. He then went on to complete a Family Practice residency at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. 

As a Family Practice physician, Dr. Podolskiy helps patients with a wide range of medical needs. His training spans multiple areas, including pediatrics, general internal medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, psychiatry and family counseling. Family Practice doctors are ideally and uniquely qualified to provide care for the entire family, no matter what stage of life they are at. Dr. Podolskiy prides himself on being available for patients ranging from infants to adolescents to patients in their geriatric years.

Dr. Podolskiy firmly believes in being as accessible as possible to his patients. For this reason, he has daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours, as well as Saturday appointments when requested or needed. 

If one of Dr. Podolskiy's patients is admitted to the hospital, he will follow them there as well. He frequently visits Advocate Condell Medical Center (just outside of his offices) to perform rounds on his inpatients. 

As patients enter their geriatric years, they may transition into local assisted-living facilities or local nursing facilities. Dr. Podolskiy frequently follows his patients while they are in these facilities as well. For patients who have special needs or patients who are homebound, Dr. Podolskiy sometimes makes house calls. 

Dr. Podolskiy treats each of his patients as a unique individual. There is no "one-size-fits-all" medicine here: Every person gets the time, respect, and care that they deserve from Dr. Podolskiy. If you are looking for a family practice doctor who truly cares, give us a call to arrange an appointment today! 

In 1999, Dr. Olson started Olson Chiropractic, Inc., focusing on chiropractic care and rehabilitation. In 2012 he expanded the clinic into Pure Health Physical Medicine, adding medical services to provide convenient integrated services for patients in one location. Pure Health Physical Medicine joined Anodyne Pain and Wellness Solutions in 2019 but has since returned to our original name “Pure Health”. Our team continues treating patients with the same vigor and care - just with more experience than when we started.

Our providers have over 65 years of clinical experience, ensuring patients receive the most effective, up-to-date treatments. By valuing inter-office collaboration and customized treatment plans, our care is both holistic and efficient, effectively creating positive outcomes for our patients and focusing on their goals.  

From managing acute pain to wellness-oriented care throughout the lifespan, our providers can treat almost every musculoskeletal complaint: including back pain, herniated discs, migraines and headaches, sports and auto injuries, and joint problems like knee and shoulder pain. Advanced Wound care is available for patients with chronic non healing wounds (i.e. Diabetic, venous ulcers, pressure sores, and surgical wounds, such as Mohs surgery for skin cancer.)

Personalized treatment plans may include chiropractic manipulations, massage therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), trigger point injections, various injection therapies, active and passive therapies depending on the individual needs of each patient. Durable Medical Equipment (DME) like orthotics and braces are available to patients so they can do the things they love with the support they need. 

Pure Health Aurora strives for long term results. Working with you, our team customizes a plan that gets patients back to doing the things they love. Call our office or request an appointment online today!

James Hawkins, DO, is a vein specialist certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, with over 30 years of experience. At Fox Valley Vein Centers, Dr. Hawkins serves patients living in and around Sandwich, Yorkville, and Aurora, Illinois.

Dr. Hawkins was born just outside of Chicago in Evergreen Park. He earned his undergraduate degree from Benedictine College, located in Lisle, Illinois, followed by his medical degree from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hawkins then completed his subsequent residency at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, located in Chicago.

Today, Dr. Hawkins is a registered vascular technologist and a registered physician in vascular interpretation. At Fox Valley Vein Centers, he offers effective solutions for several common vascular conditions, including spider veins and varicose veins. Dr. Hawkins routinely performs vein treatments, including sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and endovenous ablation using the VenaCure EVLT® system. 

Dr. Hawkins has been practicing in Sandwich, Plainfield, and Yorkville for over 20 years, and he is proud to serve his local community. He currently resides in Yorkville with his wife and seven children.

Richard Steslow, DO of South Naperville Family Practice, is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). DOs have a more holistic philosophy -- treating the person, not just the symptoms. Dr. Steslow is also on staff at Copley Memorial Hospital in Aurora, Illinois.

For over 24 years, Dr. Steslow has been healing families with comprehensive treatments in the Naperville and Aurora, Illinois areas. He “talks the talk and walks the walk,” as he never gives advice that he himself would never follow.
Dr. Steslow’s path to his medical career began at Benedictine University, in Lisle, Illinois. He went on to the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Chicago to become a doctor of osteopathic medicine, where he also completed his internship. Dr. Steslow finished his residency in family practice at Resurrection Hospital in Chicago.

With his medical experience encompassing the needs of the whole family, Dr. Steslow delivers quality, individualized care with the services he provides, such as nutritional counseling.

Dr. Steslow is an area local, having attended Marist High School and later Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. When he is not with a patient, he loves running (having completed several half-marathons), organic gardening, and spending time with his family.