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Dr. Mohammad Chaudhary received his medical education in Pakistan and completed residencies both in Pakistan and at Cook County Hospital here in Chicago. Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Chaudhary is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Illinois State Medical Society and the Chicago Medical Society. He serves as an attending physician at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke Medical Center Saint Anthony Hospital and Advocate Bethany Hospital and is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Rush University Medical Center. He is the recipient of several honors for his work with pediatric patients.

Henry Innocente received his Master’s in Social Work at the Dominican University and completed his internship at Heartland Alliance. He is licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Throughout his career, Henry has dedicated himself to working at the community level to help people struggling with addiction and other mental illnesses. He believes in empowering his clients to develop healthy lifestyles that include highlighting their unique interests that positively impact their overall health. Henry enjoys reading, working out, and planning his next road trips.

Patrick Michael received his medical degree from the University of Illinois School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Cabrini Hospital and Medical Center. He is a licensed physician in the state of Illinois, Board-certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is also a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Michel wanted to make a difference in his community and decided to pursue a career in community health. He is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care to each of his patients, regardless of their background. Outside of work, Dr. Michel can be found salsa dancing, sailing, or skiing. He is fluent in Spanish and French.

Puja Patel received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Rocky Vista University. She is a certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and a member of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Before staring Physician Assistant school, Puja knew she wanted to practice medicine that provided quality health care to those who need it most. As a community health care provider, Puja treats all her patients as individuals, providing patient-centered care that takes care of their total health and well-being and not their symptoms or disease. Her goal is to partner with her patients and create a care plan unique to the patient and their lifestyle to increase the chances of positive health outcomes. Outside of work, Puja enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with families and friends. She is fluent in Gujarati.

Neha Dalal received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona and is a licensed Physician Assistant through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Neha is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Neha is committed to providing health care to women at all stages of their lives, from pregnancy to annual wellness visits. She has participated in overseas mission work in Panama and looks forward to providing quality health care to the Arlington Heights community. Outside of work, Neha enjoys reading, cooking and traveling. She is fluent in Spanish, Hindi and Gujarati.

Nicole Locascio received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University and is a certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In her practice, Nicole seeks to create meaningful relationships with her patients by compassionately listening to them and delivering patient-centered care. She wants to provide care to her patients the way she would want her own family treated. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and watching movies.

Sydney Yotter graduated from Midwestern University with a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Sydney works to create a positive impact within the community by eliminating barriers to quality health care. She takes the time to form trusting relationships with her patients and makes their physical and mental health her priority. Outside of work, Sydney enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her dog.

Hannah Cutts (she/her pronouns) is a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who received her degree from Yale School of Nursing. She is credentialed by the American Midwifery Certification Board and is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Hannah believes health care is a human right and that all people should have access to high-quality, sensitive, and inclusive care. She believes patients are the experts of their own bodies and practices body positive education that empowers individuals to make their own choices. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys biking, baking, and spending time with her family.

Laura Clark received her Master of Physician Assistant Practice at Rosalind Franklin University and a Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology at Tulane University. She is credentialed through the American Academy of Physician Associates and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Laura believes that high-quality care involves addressing all aspects of an individual’s mind, body, and relationship with the world around them. She advocates for all her patients and works to expand access to quality, holistic care. Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, and painting.

Michelle Dormanen received her Master’s Degree from University of Illinois at Chicago. She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and is also a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Michelle strives to provide quality, individualized health care to women of diverse backgrounds to meet their specific needs. As a midwife, Michelle values a woman’s right to make informed decisions. In addition to caring for women throughout pregnancy and childbirth, she offers contraceptive, gynecologic and well-women screening services to women of all ages. Her goal is to support women and families in a way that fosters trust and confidence. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys listening to music, being active and spending time with her son.

Mini Kuncheria received her Master of Science in Nursing from Benedictine University and her Post- Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Olivet Nazarene University. She completed her practicum at Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital. Mini is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Mini is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. In addition, she is a visiting professor at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Mini is committed to being a compassionate provider and she believes in focusing on preventative care services for the community. She is a strong believer in healthy living and is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyle choices to others. In her free time, Mini enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family.

As a board-certified family practitioner, Dr. Wahi has a strong commitment to community-based health care. Dr. Wahi received her medical degree in 1973 and has provided quality health care since that time. After her family practice residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in 1985, Dr. Wahi practiced family medicine at their Family Practice Satellite Clinic. At ACCESS since 1995, Dr. Wahi added qualifications to her board certification in both geriatric and sports medicine. She speaks fluent Spanish and cares deeply for all ACCESS patients. Dr. Wahi and her husband have two children.

Dr. De Leoz received her medical degree from the University of the East in the Philippines and completed her residency at West Virginia University. She is licensed by the American Board of Family Practice and is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Dermatology.

Josephine Rios earned her bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University, and her midwifery certification from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She is licensed by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She is excited to provide gynecologic care for women of all ages in medically underserved communities. Her approach to women’s health care is to ensure that she empowers her patients to make healthy lifestyle choices. Josephine speaks fluent Spanish, and during her spare time, she enjoys running, reading and yoga.

Dr. Szela received his medical degree from Rush University Medical College and completed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, he is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Chicago Medical Society and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Szela is Chairman of the Board of the Northwest Suburban Independent Physician Association, as well as an Economics Committee of Chicago Medical Society member. Dr. Szela is excited to give back to the community, especially in the area of prenatal care, and always looks to empower his patients to be involved in their health outcomes. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, and other interests include advanced minimally invasive gynecology surgery.