Dominique Murry is the heartbeat behind your wellness journey—an experienced, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of clinical excellence in women’s health, primary care, reproductive health, and telemedicine. Born and raised in Chicago, Dominique has poured her heart and soul into serving diverse communities with compassion, integrity, and a deep commitment to health equity.

She’s not just your provider—she’s your advocate, your cheerleader, and your wellness partner. From prenatal care and birth control management to weight loss support and hormone therapy, Dominique empowers her patients with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their health. Her care is personalized, culturally competent, and rooted in a fierce belief that every woman deserves to thrive.

Dominique holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and is licensed with full practice authority in both Illinois and New York. She’s led in roles across premier health centers, including Howard Brown Health and the University of Chicago, and has taught future healthcare leaders as a clinical professor.

As the founder of her own women’s health telehealth clinic, Dominique brings high-quality, judgment-free care directly to your fingertips. Whether you need a wellness check-in, a birth control refill, or a plan to meet your weight loss goals, Dominique’s here to help you feel seen, heard, and supported—every step of the way.

When she’s not caring for patients, she’s educating the next generation, speaking up for Black maternal health, and making moves to build a brick-and-mortar women’s wellness center that uplifts the whole woman—mind, body, and spirit.

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
Founder & CEO – Midwest Wellness & Wound Care

Dr. Kinya Kamau, MD, is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Wellness & Wound Care, a physician-directed multi-state medical organization specializing in mobile wound care, chronic disease management, and telemedicine services.

With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kamau has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for medically complex patients through evidence-based care delivered directly at the bedside. Her work focuses on patients living with chronic wounds, diabetes, vascular disease, mobility limitations, and other conditions that interfere with healing.

Dr. Kamau leads a physician-directed wound care program that delivers advanced bedside wound management in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and private residences across multiple states. Her model integrates Internal Medicine expertise, regulatory compliance, and structured clinical workflows to improve healing outcomes while supporting healthcare facilities with Medicare-aligned documentation.

Her mission is simple but powerful: provide compassionate, evidence-driven care that restores health, mobility, and dignity for patients living with chronic wounds.

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Professional Credentials

Dr. Kamau brings more than two decades of medical experience in Internal Medicine and complex chronic disease management. Her clinical background includes extensive experience caring for medically fragile adults in hospital, outpatient, and post-acute care settings.

She has dedicated much of her career to treating patients with:

• chronic wounds

• diabetes

• vascular disease

• renal dysfunction

• mobility limitations

These conditions frequently impair wound healing and require a comprehensive medical approach.

Dr. Kamau earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nairobi, where she developed a strong academic foundation in internal medicine, complex disease management, and patient-centered clinical care.

She later completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma, where she refined her expertise in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions affecting adult patients.

Following residency, Dr. Kamau completed advanced fellowship training in nephrology, expanding her expertise in:

• kidney disease

• hypertension

• electrolyte disorders

• metabolic conditions

• systemic illnesses that influence wound healing

Dr. Kamau currently maintains active medical licenses in multiple U.S. states, allowing her to oversee physician-directed wound care services across diverse healthcare environments including:

• skilled nursing facilities

• assisted living communities

• rehabilitation centers

• private residences

Through Midwest Wellness & Wound Care, she leads a multi-state physician wound care program designed to deliver advanced bedside wound treatment while maintaining strict alignment with Medicare documentation standards and regulatory compliance requirements.

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Quick Credentials Summary

Board Certification
Internal Medicine

Medical School
University of Nairobi – Doctor of Medicine

Residency Training
Internal Medicine – University of Oklahoma

Fellowship Training
Nephrology- University of Oklahoma

Clinical Experience
20+ years in Internal Medicine and complex chronic disease management

Clinical Focus

• Mobile wound care

• Chronic wound management

• Diabetic wound care

• Pressure injury management

• Post-acute care medicine

Practice Model

Physician-directed mobile wound care and telemedicine services

Practice Leadership

Founder & CEO – Midwest Wellness & Wound Care

Practice Settings

• Skilled nursing facilities

• Assisted living communities

• Rehabilitation centers

• Private residences

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Medical Education and Training

Dr. Kamau earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nairobi, where she developed a strong foundation in internal medicine, complex disease management, and patient-centered clinical care.

She later completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the University of Oklahoma, where she further refined her expertise in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions affecting adult patients.

Internal Medicine training provides a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected systems that influence healing. Conditions such as:

• diabetes

• cardiovascular disease

• kidney dysfunction

• malnutrition

• vascular compromise

frequently contribute to delayed wound healing.

Dr. Kamau’s training enables her to evaluate wounds within the full medical context of the patient rather than focusing solely on the skin surface. This systemic perspective forms the foundation of her approach to chronic wound management.

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Board-Certified Internal Medicine Expertise

As a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, Dr. Kamau approaches wound care through the lens of whole-patient medicine.

Chronic wounds rarely exist in isolation. They often develop because of underlying physiologic dysfunction that impairs tissue repair.

Common systemic contributors include:

• diabetes and poor glycemic control

• peripheral vascular disease

• venous insufficiency

• cardiac disease

• renal impairment

• malnutrition

• neuropathy

• immobility

• medication side effects

• chronic inflammation

By addressing these root contributors alongside local wound treatment, Dr. Kamau’s approach improves healing potential and reduces the risk of complications such as infection, hospitalization, or limb loss.

This integrated medical strategy is a key differentiator between physician-directed wound care and fragmented treatment models that rely solely on topical wound management.

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Founder of Midwest Wellness & Wound Care

Dr. Kamau founded Midwest Wellness & Wound Care to address a critical gap in post-acute medicine.

Many patients with chronic wounds live in environments where transportation to specialty wound clinics is difficult or unsafe. Skilled nursing residents, assisted living residents, and homebound individuals often experience delays in wound evaluation simply because they cannot easily travel to outpatient facilities.

The mobile wound care model solves this problem by bringing advanced wound care directly to the patient.

Under Dr. Kamau’s leadership, Midwest Wellness & Wound Care provides physician-directed bedside wound care services that allow patients to receive specialized treatment in the environment where they live.

This model improves:

• access to care

• early wound detection

• treatment timeliness

• interdisciplinary communication

• patient comfort and safety

It also allows physicians to observe real-world factors affecting wound healing, including mobility limitations, pressure exposure, nutritional status, and environmental risks.

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Multi-State Medical Practice

Dr. Kamau currently holds active medical licenses in numerous states across the United States, allowing her organization to expand access to physician-directed wound care services across diverse regions.

States where Dr. Kamau is licensed in over 40 states. 

Operating across multiple states requires a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, payer policies, and state medical board requirements.

Dr. Kamau’s leadership includes oversight of:

• multi-state physician licensing

• Medicare credentialing

• payer enrollment

• corporate practice of medicine compliance

• telemedicine regulations

• Medicare Administrative Contractor policy alignment

This regulatory fluency allows Midwest Wellness & Wound Care to expand safely while maintaining strict compliance with healthcare laws and reimbursement guidelines.

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Mobile Wound Care: Bringing Advanced Treatment to the Bedside

Mobile wound care represents a major advancement in how chronic wounds are treated.

Traditional wound care models rely heavily on outpatient clinics or hospital-based services, which can create barriers for medically fragile patients.

Dr. Kamau’s physician-directed mobile wound care model places advanced wound care directly at the bedside.

Patients may receive care in:

• skilled nursing facilities

• assisted living communities

• rehabilitation centers

• long-term care facilities

• private residences

By eliminating transportation barriers, patients receive faster evaluations and more consistent follow-up.

Early intervention is one of the most important factors influencing wound healing outcomes.

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Chronic Wounds Treated

Dr. Kamau’s clinical program manages a wide range of wound conditions commonly seen in post-acute medicine.

These include:

Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Neuropathy, vascular compromise, and metabolic dysfunction contribute to tissue breakdown.

Pressure Injuries
Prolonged pressure restricts blood flow and damages tissue.

Venous Leg Ulcers
Venous insufficiency and edema lead to chronic lower extremity wounds.

Arterial Ulcers
Poor arterial circulation limits oxygen delivery to tissues.

Post-Surgical Wounds
Incisions may fail to heal due to infection or systemic illness.

Traumatic Wounds
Skin tears and injuries are common in elderly populations.

Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Persistent wounds require a comprehensive medical approach.

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Structured Wound Evaluation

Every wound evaluation follows a standardized clinical protocol that includes:

• precise wound location documentation

• wound length, width, and depth measurement

• tissue type identification

• exudate evaluation

• periwound assessment

• infection surveillance

• perfusion evaluation

• pressure offloading strategies

This structured methodology supports accurate monitoring of wound progression and Medicare-compliant documentation.

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Advanced Wound Treatment Modalities

Treatment plans are tailored to each patient and may include:

• conservative sharp debridement

• antimicrobial dressings

• moisture-balance therapy

• collagen-based wound matrices

• compression therapy

• edema management

• negative pressure wound therapy

• cellular and tissue-based products when appropriate

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Medicare-Aligned Documentation

Providing wound care in long-term care environments requires careful adherence to Medicare documentation standards.

Dr. Kamau’s program emphasizes:

• medical necessity documentation

• CPT coding accuracy

• ICD-10 diagnosis specificity

• Local Coverage Determination adherence

• wound progression documentation

• treatment response monitoring

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Telemedicine Services

In addition to mobile wound care, Dr. Kamau oversees telemedicine services that expand access to medical care.

Services may include:

• primary care consultations

• chronic disease follow-up

• medication management

• behavioral health support

• preventive care evaluations

Telehealth allows patients to receive ongoing medical support between in-person visits while maintaining continuity of care.

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Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

At the center of Dr. Kamau’s work is a commitment to improving the lives of patients living with chronic wounds and complex medical conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wound Care Physicians

What does a wound care physician do?

A wound care physician specializes in diagnosing and treating chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, venous leg ulcers, arterial ulcers, and non-healing surgical wounds. They provide advanced wound treatments, debridement procedures, and medical oversight to support healing.

When should someone see a wound care physician?

Patients should see a wound care physician when a wound does not improve after several weeks of standard treatment, or when conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease, or immobility increase the risk of delayed healing.

Can wound care physicians treat patients in nursing facilities?

Yes. Many wound care physicians provide bedside services in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, rehabilitation centers, and private homes to ensure patients receive timely evaluation and treatment.

Anne-Sophie Kim, MD, is a dedicated primary care physician at Michigan Avenue Primary Care located in The Loop of downtown Chicago, Illinois. She is committed to patient-centered medicine and provides comprehensive and preventative primary care. 

Skilled in managing both acute and chronic conditions, Dr. Kim aims to improve the overall health of her patients. Her particular areas of interest include managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and thyroid diseases.

Dr. Kim completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago – NorthShore in Evanston, IL. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis, TN. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a minor in Chemistry, graduating Summa Cum Laude from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

Fluent in English and French, and proficient in Spanish, Dr. Kim effectively communicates with a diverse patient population. Her multilingual skills enhance her ability to provide exceptional care to patients from various backgrounds.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Kim has teaching and leadership experience. She served as a Teaching Scholar at the University of Tennessee COM in Memphis and as a Clinic Leader at Clinica Esperanza, a free primary care clinic for the uninsured and underserved Spanish-speaking adult population in Memphis. She also spent time as a College Biology and Pre-Med Mentor for the STEMPREP program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

At Michigan Avenue Primary Care, Dr. Kim is devoted to delivering high-quality, empathetic care to her patients, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment. Her comprehensive approach to primary care and her commitment to preventative health make her a trusted and valued healthcare provider in the community.

If you would like to book directly with Dr. Kim, please call our office or click the button below.

 

Jocelin Gamez, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Michigan Avenue Primary Care, a multispecialty practice located in The Loop of downtown Chicago, Illinois.

Jocelin earned her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. During her undergraduate years, she simultaneously worked as a certified pharmacy technician and certified emergency medical technician. She then earned her Master of Science in physician assistant studies at the University of Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!). Her interests include women’s health, providing healthcare to Spanish-speaking populations, and preventative medicine.

Jocelin loves that every day is different and that she gets to meet and build relationships with all kinds of people. She loves the continuity of her education through the ever-changing medical advances. She also enjoys being able to teach her patients while also learning from them. 

Jocelin strives to create an environment where her patients feel comfortable and well taken care of. She loves being surrounded by her colleagues at Michigan Avenue Primary Care, who create such a positive work environment.

When Jocelin is not practicing medicine, she is spending quality time with her family, which she holds close to her heart, and cooking wholesome, delicious meals.

If you would like to book directly with Jocelin Gamez, please call our office or click the button below.

 

Dr. Barrett attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree, studying biochemistry. He earned his medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

Dr. Barrett’s treatment philosophy is one of empowering the patient: “Patients have the right to be heard and to partner with me to create a treatment plan appropriate for their individual needs and situation”.  His clinical interests are primary care, preventative medicine and LGBT health.

What Dr. Barrett loves about being a physician: “Working with my patients and the challenges they bring to us.”

When Dr. Barrett isn’t seeing patients, he enjoys languages, travel and sports.

Lester Montesa, MS, PA-C, is a dedicated physician assistant at Michigan Avenue Primary Care in The Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. With a strong educational background and extensive experience, Lester provides exceptional primary care to patients of all ages.

Lester earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Rush University in Chicago. During this advanced medical track, Lester mastered physical exam skills and gained expertise in diagnosing and managing various medical conditions in pediatric and adult populations. His ability to build strong rapport with patients and family members ensures a compassionate and comprehensive approach to healthcare.

Before this, Lester completed a Bachelor of Medical Science at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from Loyola University in Chicago, where he was recognized on the Dean's list for his academic excellence.

In addition to his education, Lester has valuable work experience as a senior medical assistant at an immediate care/primary care facility and as a medical volunteer in orthopedic surgery for RUMC Global Health in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic. These roles have equipped him with practical skills and a deep understanding of patient care in diverse settings.

Lester holds a Physician Assistant Certification from the NCCPA and is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants.

At Michigan Avenue Primary Care, Lester is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Call the office or book an appointment online today for a visit with Lester Montesa, MS, PA-C.

If you would like to book with Lester Montesa, please click the link below or call our office. 

 

Quench Wellness in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, is a chic boutique practice offering comprehensive, holistic care to people of all ages. Allopathic physicians Chantale Stephens-Archer, MD (left) & Gameli Bush, MD (right) provide exceptional services in a serene space where patients can unplug from everyday life and treat themselves to peaceful relaxation.

The Quench Wellness team offers health-optimizing treatments ranging from BioTE® bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and medical weight loss to intravenous (IV) vitamin infusions, ketamine infusions, and vitamin shots. After long, challenging days at work or in everyday life, visiting Quench Wellness enables patients to take a breather and temporarily escape from stress.

The practice has top-of-the-line facilities and welcoming staff devoted to helping guests find peace and calm. From the moment patients walk through the door, they benefit from a personalized treatment experience that not only meets but also surpasses their expectations.

Call Quench Wellness to learn more about benefiting from the team’s expertise, or book an appointment online today.

I am board certified in Internal Medicine, completed both her medical school and residency training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. As a hospitalist, I know firsthand the impact that wellness and preventive care can have on our overall health. I bring a wealth of knowledge on management of chronic diseases as well as the essentials of preventive medicine. As our lifestyles get busier and busier, I truly believe that realigning the mind, body and soul is how we can recenter, replenish and recharge. Quench Wellness offers a variety of services to enhance it's client's wellness journeys, it promises to be an oasis of restoration from the day to day hustle and bustle.