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Angeli Patel received her advanced practice registered nursing degree and completed her residency at Loyola University Chicago. Angeli is credentialed by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Angeli is drawn to community health because she believes in helping people by promoting health and wellness to prevent disease. In her free time, Angeli enjoys working out and spending time with family and she is fluent with Gujarati.

Dr. Alvarez earned her medical degree from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is fluent in both Spanish and French. Dr. Alvarez focuses on community involvement in her practice and outside of work enjoys learning other languages and sports.

Sarah Verbeek completed the Physician Assistant program at Rosalind Franklin University/Chicago Medical School. She is licensed by 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. Sarah enjoys working in a community setting because she can offer holistic as well as preventive care to her patients. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys photography, travel, and tennis. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Kevin Shanahan completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He is certified through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. His approach to care is meeting patients where they are and working together to address their personal health needs by fostering a non-judgmental and patient-centered environment. Kevin chose to work in community health care because he believes that providing high-quality accessible health care impacts communities at multiple levels. When not at work, Kevin can be found playing guitar, cooking, hiking, and making pottery. He is fluent in Spanish.

Zehra Kanji-Ghaziani received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Family Medicine at DePaul University and also holds a Masters of Science in Nursing. She is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Prior to receiving her doctorate, Zehra was a labor and delivery nurse. She is committed to providing patient-centered, holistic, and equitable care to all her patients. Zehra is drawn to community health care because she wants to ensure that all members of her community have access to care. When not at work, Zehra enjoys spending time with her husband, Esmael, and their dog, Railey. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

Lisa Ziems received her Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago. She is licensed by the state of Illinois and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Lisa is committed to providing high quality behavioral health services to her patients, as a means of empowering them and their families. She finds that working on a community level is a great way to provide crucial resources and information. When not working, Lisa enjoys spending time with family, singing and playing basketball. Lisa is fluent in Spanish.

Lauren Knazze earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency in the Northwestern McGaw Family Medicine Residency Program. She is Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of HIV Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Knazze uses a collaborative approach to medicine and works with her patients to create a healthier lifestyle. She believes that health care is a human right and that everyone deserves accessible, quality care. Outside of work Dr. Knazze can be found reading fantasy novels, traveling, and spending time with family.

Deana Gaston received her Master of Social Work in Science from the University of Tennessee and is credentialed through Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulation. Deana is committed to providing culturally competent care to her patients and her philosophy of care is strength based, collaborative and nonjudgmental with a focus on treating the whole person. Outside of work, Deana enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with friends.

Cynthia Lullo received her degree from Midwestern University and is a credentialed Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of the Illinois Academy of PAs (IAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Cynthia believes providing education and preventive care to her patients is essential to providing the best care. Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family. She is fluent in Spanish.

Martina Krone received a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women’s Health and Gender Related Care from Vanderbilt University. Martina, also called Mia, is credentialed through the National Certification Corporation and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and Nurses in Sexual and Reproductive Health. She practices patient-centered and trauma-informed care and works to make all of her patients feel safe, understood, and empowered. She is passionate about health education and emphasizes bodily empowerment with all of her patients. When not at work, Martina can be found exploring local coffee shops, practicing yoga, and spending time by the lake.

Dr. Jasmine Munoz received her medical degree from Rush University in Chicago and completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Munoz is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She believes being knowledgeable about one’s own body and health empowers people to make healthier decisions that lead to increased longevity and life fulfillment. While growing up, she witnessed how neglecting health care needs can lead to negative consequences, which is what draws her to community health and providing for underserved communities. In her free time, Dr. Munoz enjoys spending time with her family. She is fluent in Spanish.

Aarti Kulkarni earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica and completed her residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Kulkarni also completed her Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. She is Board-certified through the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kulkarni is passionate about providing high quality, patient-centered care to her patients and their families. With education, she works with her patients to ensure that they can make the best decisions for their wellness journey. Outside of work, Dr. Kulkarni enjoys Bollywood dancing and creative writing. She is fluent in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, and Jamaican Patois.  

Dr. Renee Philson received her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and specialized in Family Medicine after completing the St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Philson is Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Philson believes health care is a human right and is dedicated to expanding access to quality care to not only combat the persistent health inequities, but improve the overall health and well-being in our communities. Outside of work, she enjoys trying and cooking new cuisines and listening to live music.

Juanita Uribe earned her Masters Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and is licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Juanita has spent her career serving individuals, couples, and families throughout various Chicagoland communities and specializes in helping people through difficult transitions, as well as managing anxiety, depression, and building resilience. She works collaboratively with clients to set and achieve meaningful goals and create a strong, therapeutic relationship. Outside of work, Juanita enjoys spending time with family and traveling. She is fluent in Spanish.