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.
Pamela believes that receiving appropriate mental health care is a fundamental right and encourages individuals to begin their journey toward emotional and behavioral health.
Outside the therapy room, Rebecca lives in Maine with her husband and three mischievous dogs. She finds joy in outdoor work clearing land with her battery-powered chainsaw and in nurturing her flourishing rose gardens, a passion sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mary’s diverse clinical background allows her to offer a nuanced understanding of the therapeutic process, focusing on individual growth, empowerment, and healing. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her family.
Erica’s approach is person-centered, focusing on each client’s unique experiences and strengths. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their feelings and develop coping tools. Erica understands that seeking therapy can feel intimidating, but she’s here to support and guide clients at their own pace toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Dr. Bastani is a Licensed Family Medicine specialist in the state of Illinois. He graduated from Rush Medical School and received his residency training at the Northwestern University-St. Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Program where he also served as chief resident. In addition, he completed an externship in Family Therapy at the Family Institute of Chicago, a Northwestern University affiliate.
In addition to 25 plus years as a faculty member of one of Chicago’s leading Family Medicine residency programs, he has worked as a private physician in an ethnically diverse neighborhood of the city since the 1990's. He has extensive experience in hospitalist medicine, and previously served as the Medical Director of an alternative health center focused on the care of AIDS patients. His areas of special interest and expertise include academic evidence based medicine, geriatrics, complex medical cases as well as general family and preventive medicine.
Doctor Cvengros is a Family Medicine physician with a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine.
She has special interest in a healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle to improve and enhance health. She has attended many nutritional conferences focusing on health and nutrition including the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the Plantrician Project.
She shares a private practice with Doctor Gilberto Munoz at Chicago Med Group/ Munoz MD & Cvengros MD, SC. She also precepts the Family Medicine residents at the Access Community Health Network outpatient clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Her interests include Wellness, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Exercise, Dance, Whole Food Plant-Based Diet.
Brett is an integrative nurse practitioner who is board certified in both internal medicine and sexual/reproductive medicine. Prior to joining Whole Health Chicago, Brett worked in OBGYN clinics where she was able to treat a variety of conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, PMS, PMDD, depression, anxiety, and perimenopausal/menopausal symptoms. She is trained in contraceptive management, including IUD/Nexplanon insertions and removals.
Brett received her MSN from Vanderbilt University, where she gained a plethora of experience working not only in general primary care and OBGYN clinics but also in specialty clinics such as memory care, sleep medicine, Vanderbilt’s PCOS Clinic, and Vanderbilt’s Clinic for Transgender Health.
“After nearly a year of trying to get Perimenopause answers, Brett provided me the best guidance I could ask for. She reviewed my labs as she gave her guidance so I got a tailored plan for my needs. I felt heard and validated. The team reached out right away for follow orders/rx and scheduling. The nurse provided timely, thoughtful and professional responses to my questions.”
Jacob Luka, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Cermak Immediate Care, proudly serving patients in Cicero and the neighborhood of Marshall Square in Chicago, Illinois. With a commitment to providing compassionate, efficient, and high-quality care, he strives to make a meaningful impact on his patients’ health and well-being.
His clinical expertise spans both urgent care and emergency medicine. He earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in neurobiology and psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison before completing his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio. Now board-certified, Jacob specializes in urgent care and emergency medicine, delivering prompt and comprehensive treatment to patients in need.
A Chicagoland native, Jacob is passionate about giving back to his community. He values patient-centered care, actively listening to his patients and incorporating shared decision-making to ensure the best possible outcomes.
To schedule an appointment with Jacob and the team at Cermak Immediate Care, call the nearest office or book online today.
Alvina Shaikh, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Cermak Immediate Care, serving patients in Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Mount Prospect, Illinois. She is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for both adults and children.
A graduate of Midwestern University, Alvina specializes in women's health and the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes and hypertension. She has also conducted extensive research on gynecologic malignancies, such as breast and ovarian cancers.
Outside of her work at Cermak Immediate Care, she enjoys cooking and spending quality time with family and friends.
To schedule an appointment with Alvina and the team at Cermak Immediate Care, call the office or book online today.
