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Marina Ibrahim completed her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. In her practice, Marina provides patient-centered care and treats each patient like family. She believes in giving back to her community through preventative medicine and providing accessible, quality care to all patients. When not at work, Marina can be found exploring new places and spending time with her family and friends. She is fluent in Arabic.

Dr. David Shaw received his medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Presence Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill. Dr. Shaw is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as the Chicago Gynecological Society. Dr. Shaw believes in a holistic approach and treating everyone in their entirety. He partners with and listens to patients in hopes of discovering the true root of their ailment. In his free time, Dr. Shaw enjoys skiing, reading and golfing.

Dr. Shah was born and educated in Pakistan and has since become a US citizen. Her degree is from Islamia University in Pakistan and she also completed two internships there - one in the Surgical Department of Baqai Hospital and one in the Department of Medicine of Civil Hospital. From 1992-1994, she served as a resident in internal medicine at Ravenswood Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Shah is a member of the Pakistan Medical Council.

Dr. Ali received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College in India and completed residencies at Michael Reese Hospital and Grant Hospital in Chicago. He is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Ali enjoys working in community health care because he is able to provide services to those who need it the most. He is fluent in Urdu and in his spare time enjoys reading literature.

Merideth Lembke completed the Physician Assistant program at Rosalind Franklin University/Chicago Medical School. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Merideth speaks fluent Spanish and enjoys working in the community health care environment where she is able to take a holistic approach in treating patients. In her spare time, Merideth enjoys traveling, live music, skiing, and water sports.

​Dr. Brown received her medical degree from the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine at Rockford and completed her residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Brown is a member of the American College of OB/GYN, and the American College of Surgeons. She strives to provide excellent care and to help the community. When not working, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, exercising and fashion design. 

Dr. James Kim received his medical degree from University of Toledo, College of Medicine and completed his residency at State University of New York in Buffalo, N.Y. Dr. Kim is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In his free time, Dr. Kim enjoys watching sports, playing golf and traveling. He is drawn to community health care because he believes in connecting with the community through compassionate, advanced, high-quality care.

Justin Poole earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Butler University. He is credentialed through the Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant Studies and is a member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Service Educators, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Prior to coming to ACCESS, Dr. Poole worked in emergency medicine and witnessed firsthand the disparities that exist within health care. Dr. Poole believes providing high quality care is the core of the patient-provider relationship and a kes the time to actively listen to patients needs and provide quality education. Dr. Poole is a supporter of the LGBT community and has experience in administering PrEP, PEP, and Doxy-PEP. Outside of work, he enjoys playing trombone in a community concert band and going to different venues throughout Chicago.  

Peter Johnson earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago and completed his residency at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. He is a Board-certified physician in the state of Illinois and is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Johnson values serving a diverse patient population and takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care. He wants to empower his patients to make the best decisions for their health and treats each of his patients like family. When not at work, Dr. Johnson enjoys staying active through yoga, swimming, biking, and traveling. He is fluent in Spanish.  

Viviana Rivera received her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She is credentialed by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Viviana is committed to helping her patients play an active role in their health care. She believes her background has allowed her to help people overcome language and educational barriers. Her interests outside of work include spending time with her family, watching movies and playing soccer. Viviana is fluent in Spanish.

Ivy Jones earned her Masters of Science in Nursing at Walden University and completed her practicum at the University of Chicago. She is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Ivy incorporates the principles of patient-centered care into her practice and treats each patient with compassion, while providing evidence-based treatments. She chooses to work in community health in order to provide high quality mental health care to medically underserved communities. When not at work, Ivy can be found fishing, reading, or spending time with her family.

Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infectious

Mejd Al-Kurdi earned a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University. He is accredited through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. As a PA, Mejd works to build positive relationships with each patient and empowers his patients to make the best decisions for their health and wellness. He is dedicated to breaking down barriers to care for his patients and ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Mejd enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing basketball. He is fluent in Arabic.

Teresa Moriarty earned her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Teresa believes all patients deserve equal access to quality, holistic, and empathetic care. She also has a special focus on addressing social determinants of health and works together with her patients to overcome any barriers to wellness they may face. When not at work, Teresa can be found going for long walks, traveling, frequenting coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.