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Maddison Murphy, PA-C joined Bone and Joint Specialists as Dr. Shukairy’s physician assistant in October 2024.

She was born and raised in central Illinois. She attended Valparaiso University and earned her Bachelors of Health Science in August 2022. During her undergraduate career, she also played on the women’s golf team.

She graduated from Valparaiso University with a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies in August 2024. In her freetime, she enjoys playing golf, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

Maddison is excited to work alongside Dr. Shukairy to provide patient centered care that promotes healthy lifestyles and overall wellbeing.

At Queen Of Hearts Cardiovascular & Family Healthcare, double board-certified cardiologist Stephanie Marshall, DO, FACOI, FACC, and her team provide high-quality cardiology to people ages 20 and older living in and around Merrillville, Indiana, and throughout Lake County.

The practice is conveniently located and serves patients throughout Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. The team takes a patient-centric approach to treatment, emphasizing heart-healthy living and disease prevention.

At Queen Of Hearts Cardiovascular & Family Healthcare, the team provides full-service cardiology care. They regularly diagnose and treat various cardiac illnesses, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, strokes, and congestive heart failure.

The team offers a wide range of specialized diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms (EKG), echocardiograms, vascular studies, lab draws, and stress tests. They also provide more specialized care, including preoperative risk assessments and women’s heart health.

Using a combination of heart-healthy lifestyle changes, prescription medication, and preventive screenings, Queen Of Hearts Cardiovascular & Family Healthcare can help reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your quality of life.

Call Queen Of Hearts Cardiovascular & Family Healthcare to request an appointment or click the online booking feature today.

Dr. Teresa Pecherek- Rogers, MD received her medical degree from the Medical Academy of Warsaw in Poland. She completed her residency at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Rogers is a board-certified family physician with over 20 years experience in Family Medicine and Anti-Aging Holistic Medicine. She is an expert in weight loss and medical spa treatments.

She is on staff at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet and Edward Hospital in Naperville and Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital 

Dr. Rogers is warm, compassionate, and committed to teaching her patients the essentials of healthy living.

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The knowledge of family medicine and functional medicine gives me an advantage and powerful tools to help you with your medical problems.

I have created programs that will meet your individual needs and give  best results with your health conditions:

The possibility I am inventing for you and your life:
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teach you how to stay healthy to the best of my medical knowledge

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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.

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."