Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Meet Dr. Kristina Passarelli, DNP, FNP-BC — a seasoned Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience and a passion for delivering care that truly connects. She blends cutting-edge medicine with a personal touch, taking time to listen and partner with you on your health journey.
From chronic conditions to everyday check-ups, Dr. Kristina offers in-person and telemedicine visits to make staying healthy easy and convenient.
When she’s not seeing patients, you’ll find her outdoors with her two adult children or hiking with her dog, Bono (can you guess her favorite band).
Midwest Dermatology welcomed Dr. James Delis in August 2017. Prior to joining Midwest Dermatology, Dr. Delis held the position of President and Medical Director at Ascend Dermatology in Southern Wisconsin overseeing 10 clinics for many years. Dr. Delis is Board certified in Family Medicine with extensive dermatology and procedural training, and certified in "Combined Use of Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers for Facial Enhancement". He is also a certified Medical Review Officer and a certified Civil Surgeon. He contributed as a Principle Investigator for AbbVie on the "Long-Term Safety of Humira in Adult Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis".
Dr. Delis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago and graduated medical school from Midwestern University.Dr. Delis takes a special interest in acne treatment, skin cancer detection, psoriasis treatment, eczema and rashes, alopecia, warts and minor surgical procedures. Dr. Delis also performs many cosmetic dermatology procedures such as Botox, Dysport, and a variety of injectable fillers.
Dr. Delis is on staff at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare and NorthShore University HealthSystem.
"I try to treat all of my patients as I would treat a member of my own family: with honesty, compassion, enthusiasm, and humor, using the best judgment, knowledge and technical ability that I have to offer."
Midwest Dermatology welcomed Dr. James Delis in August 2017. Prior to joining Midwest Dermatology, Dr. Delis held the position of President and Medical Director at Ascend Dermatology in Southern Wisconsin overseeing 10 clinics for many years. Dr. Delis is Board certified in Family Medicine with extensive dermatology and procedural training, and certified in "Combined Use of Neurotoxins and Dermal Fillers for Facial Enhancement". He is also a certified Medical Review Officer and a certified Civil Surgeon. He contributed as a Principle Investigator for AbbVie on the "Long-Term Safety of Humira in Adult Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis".
Dr. Delis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago and graduated medical school from Midwestern University.Dr. Delis takes a special interest in acne treatment, skin cancer detection, psoriasis treatment, eczema and rashes, alopecia, warts and minor surgical procedures. Dr. Delis also performs many cosmetic dermatology procedures such as Botox, Dysport, and a variety of injectable fillers.
Dr. Delis is on staff at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare and NorthShore University HealthSystem.
"I try to treat all of my patients as I would treat a member of my own family: with honesty, compassion, enthusiasm, and humor, using the best judgment, knowledge and technical ability that I have to offer."
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
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.
“This is the BEST DECISION of my life! To get my health together, working on ME and put me first 🫶🏾 Dr. Diva is the TRUTH. The knowledge, the accountability, the rawness about my health and lifestyle changes and goals. I've been on this healthy lifestyle going on a year now and I wish I started earlier.”
Dr. AleksandrPodolskiy 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!
Maryam Hussain, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a strong educational background and extensive experience. She offers superior care for her patients at Seby Medical Center in Chicago and Downers Grove, Illinois.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Illinois, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from Rush University in Chicago, Illinois. She further advanced her expertise at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois, obtaining a family nurse practitioner certification.
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and holding a certification in basic cardiac life support (BCLS), Maryam is well-equipped to handle various medical scenarios.
She has a wealth of experience with underserved and diverse populations, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for a wide range of illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
Board-certified family medicine physician Sebastian Joseph, MD, provides caring and compassionate care to patients of all ages at Seby Medical Center, located in the Roseland area of Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Joseph earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He completed a rotating internship at Medical College Trichur Calicut University in Kerala, India. He completed his residency in family practice at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in family medicine subspecialties including internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, surgery, geriatrics, and sports medicine.
Following his residency, Dr. Joseph held clinical appointments at South Point Family Practice in Belmont, North Carolina, and MIT Hospital in Trichur. He has worked at Seby Medical Center since 2010. He has also worked as a faculty member in anesthesiology and surgery at the Medical College in Trichur, India.
Dr. Joseph is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians.
To book an appointment with Dr. Joseph, call Seby Medical Center or book an appointment online today.
Dr. Kacmar is an independent family physician who is board-certified in both primary care and sports medicine. A former collegiate football athlete and active adult, Dr. Kacmar recognizes the value of preventing and treating sports injuries from the young school age athlete through the aging adult. With a focus in primary care, Dr. Kacmar is able to care for all ages from routine medical care, preventative exam or acute care needs. Dr. Kacmar remains an admitting physician at Edward Hospital.
Dr. Kacmar's practice interests include orthopedic injuries, critical illness, acute illnesses, acute injury, and patients who are chronically ill seeking a diagnosis. Dr. Kacmar's years of experience and dedication to the continued study of medicine have allowed him to have a holistic approach and updated knowledge of evidence-based working practice.
Dr. Kacmar attended Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency in family medicine at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. His fellowship in sports medicine at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. He has remained Medical Director for The Center for Primary Care and Sports Medicine since 2002. He continues to remain committed to future physicians as a preceptor for Loyola University.
Milton Chávez, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at his practice, Dr. Milton Chávez MD, SC in Wicker Park, Chicago. Dr. Chávez takes a proactive approach to medical care and views his role as a patient advocate, exploring all avenues to help them prevent, improve, or maintain health and wellness.
After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages at Wofford College in Spartanburg, North Carolina, Dr. Chávez went on to earn his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He then completed his surgical residency and a pediatric surgical fellowship at the University of California at Los Angeles, before moving to the midwest for his family medicine residency training at Rush University in Chicago. He also completed a mini epilepsy fellowship at Bowman Grey School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Chávez is board certified in family medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He’s also an active member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the American College of Physician Executives.
In addition to providing compassionate care to all of his patients, Dr. Chávez’s special interests include in-office surgery and procedures, including the diagnosis and management of skin and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Chávez has many interests, but he’s passionate about health, food, travel, and cycling.
Dr. Parisa Samsami is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in Functional Medicine. She has great success in treating patients unable to find answers in the traditional medical paradigm. She places a strong emphasis on patient education and believes that diet and lifestyle play an important role in achieving optimal health and chronic disease prevention.
Dr. Samsami has a special interest in treating GI imbalances, adrenal dysfunction, blood sugar dysregulation, and thyroid dysfunction.
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