Our healthcare professionals combine compassionate care and clinical expertise to provide you with the highest quality medical service.
(Scroll down to view all Rosalind Franklin University Health System physician profiles, or click one of the links below to jump to the provider list for a specific specialty.)
Behavioral Health Center
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Lin Lu, MD, PhD
Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Graduate: Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Residency Training: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
Fellowship: Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Specialization: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certification: General Psychiatry
Faculty Appointment: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Additional Information: Dr. Lu received her medical degree and a master’s degree in immunology from Shanghai Medical University in Shanghai, China. She also holds a PhD in microbiology & immunology from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI.
Dr. Lu graduated from the Psychiatry Residency program at the Chicago Medical School, and she completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
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Smita Reddy, MD
Adult Psychiatry
Medical School: Kastruba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Residency Training: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - General Psychiatry Residency
Licensure: State of Illinois
Additional information: Dr. Reddy provides general psychiatry services to patients 18 and older. Dr. Reddy's areas of interest include, but are not limited to, mood disorders, depression, and women's mental health.
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Balasubramania Sarma, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Undergraduate: University of Madras, India
Medical School: University Of Madras, India
Residency Training: Illinois State Psychiatric Institute and the Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois - Chicago
Board Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Certified in Psychiatry and in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialization: Child and Adolescent psychiatry
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Professional Organizations: |
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Medical Association
American Neuropsychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Association |
Additional Information: Dr. Sarma has a long-time interest in child development and in the evaluation and treatment of various problems in children, including attention deficits, learning problems, mood disturbances and other emotional and behavioral issues that cause significant stresses for parents. He has treated hundreds of children and has taught hundreds of medical students and doctors to evaluate and treat children.
He serves as a medical consultant to school systems and to organizations like Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). His publications are in the areas of mixed-handedness in children and in psychiatric assessment and treatment of children.
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Zachary Sikora, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology
RFUHS Student Counseling Service
Undergraduate: DePaul University, Chicago
Graduate: American School of Professional Psychology - Argosy University, Chicago
Training: Butler University
Northern Illinois University
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Elgin Mental Health Center
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Psychological Association (APA)Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
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Specialization: Anxiety issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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David J. Ventrelle, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduate: Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Training: Vista St. Therese Medical Center
Lake Forest College Counseling Center
The Family Stress Clinic, Ltd.
OMNI Youth Services
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois
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American Psychological Association (APA)Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
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Specialization: Psychological Assessment
Additional Information: Dr. Ventrelle has nearly 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. He is licensed by the state of Illinois to provide individual, couples and family therapy. Dr. Ventrelle specializes in psychological evaluation for issues such as ADHD, developmental disabilities, and educational functioning.
Dr. Ventrelle has practiced in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient practices, and community mental health centers. Dr. Ventrelle wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Etiology and Treatment of Delinquency and Aggression in Adolescent Males.
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Julie Atkins Waites, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
RFUHS Behavioral Health Center
RFUHS Student Counseling Service
Undergraduate: Illinois State University
Graduate: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Training: William Rainey Harper College
Northern Illinois University
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Psychological Association (APA)Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
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Additional Information:
Dr. Julie Atkins Waites joined the Rosalind Franklin University Health System in 2010. Dr. Waites received her doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Waites completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Counseling and Student Development Center of Northern Illinois University and her post-doctoral fellowship with the Health and Psychological Services Center at William Rainy Harper College. Dr. Waites focused her training and past experience on working with a young adult population in various college and university settings.
Her current work at Rosalind Franklin University Health System includes administrative responsibility for clinical operations at the Student Counseling Service as well as the provision of individual psychological services and crisis intervention to students; outreach programming; and consultation services to the University community.
Her areas of expertise include grief, loss and transition related concerns in addition to developmental, identity and relational concerns for young adults. Dr. Waites is particularly interested in crisis response due to her experience providing disaster counseling following the unthinkable tragedy on Northern Illinois University’s campus on 2/14/08. Her counseling orientation is integrative, with an emphasis on interpersonal/relational and client centered perspectives. Dr. Waites remains active and involved in various volunteer organizations outside of her work with Rosalind Franklin University Health System.
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Internal Medicine
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Arthur Hoffman, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Medical School: Rush Medical School, Chicago, IL
Postgraduate Training: Internal Medicine Residency, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
University of Illinois School of Public Health - Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology
Board Certifications: Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
Licensure: State of Illinois
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Panduranga Koya, MD
Internal Medicine
Medical School: Andhra University, AP, India
Residency Training: Chicago Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments: Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Additional information: Dr. Koya also serves as the primary healthcare provider for the students of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He also holds the position of attending physician at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, where he trains medical students and residents in addition to providing care for veterans.
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Douglas Reifler, MD
Internal Medicine
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical School: University of California - San Diego
Residency Training and Fellowship: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Internal Medicine
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments: Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Medical Education, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
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Reproductive Medicine Center
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Joanne Kwak-Kim, MD
Reproductive Immunology Specialist
Undergraduate: College of Liberal Art, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Medical School: College of Medicine, Yonsei University
Residency Training: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University
Board Certifications: Board Certified in Obstetric and Gynecology by Korean Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Immunology |
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Hospital Privileges: |
Vista Health System, Waukegan, Illinois
Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago
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| Professional organizations: |
American Society for Reproductive Immunology
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society for Gynecological Investigation |
Additional information: Dr. Kwak-Kim served a two-year term (2006 - 2008) as President of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology.
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Scholl Foot & Ankle Center
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Adam Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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DVA Hines/Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL |
Board Certification: American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Faculty Appointments: Assistant Professor of Radiology and Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Hospital Privileges: |
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL |
| Professional Organizations: |
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Diabetes Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Public Health Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
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Additional Information: Dr. Fleischer has been in practice in the Chicago area and actively involved in the training of podiatric surgical residents for the past seven years. His clinical interests include all aspects of elective and non-elective foot and ankle surgery. His publications, teaching and research interests focus on diabetic foot care/limb preservation, musculoskeletal imaging (e.g., MRI and ultrasound), evidenced-based medicine, and surgical outcomes.
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Edwin Harris, DPM
Undergraduate: Loyola University of Chicago
Medical School: Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (now Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine)
| Board Certifications: |
American College of Podiatric Orthopedics
American College of Podiatric Surgery |
Specialization: Pediatric Podiatry
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Beth Jarrett, DPM, CPed
Undergraduate: Southern Illinois University, BA in Physiology
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Podiatric Surgery
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biomechanics, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Board Certifications: |
Board for Certification in Pedorthics
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Specialization: Pedorthics, Biomechanics
Additional Information: Dr. Jarrett is a reviewer for The Foot, the international journal of clinical foot science, and is a Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine.
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David Kibrit, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Illinois Chicago. Admitted to Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine prior to matriculation.
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Preceptorship: Foot Health Care Center, Morton Grove, Illinois
Faculty Appointments: Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Biomechanics, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hospital Privileges: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Podiatric Medical Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association |
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Karona Mason, DPM
Undergraduate: Brown University, Biology
Medical School: Temple College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: North Philadelphia Health Systems
Board Certifications: American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Specializations: General Podiatry, Diabetic Foot Care
Faculty Appointments: Associate Dean of Clinical Experiences and Interim Chair of Medicine and Radiology, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hospital Privileges: Vista Health System, Waukegan, Illinois
Professional Organizations: American Podiatric Medical Association
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Michael Oster, DPM, AACFAS
Undergraduate: Florida State University
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Podiatric Surgery Residency
Areas of Interest: Podiatric surgery, general foot care for children and adults, diabetic foot
Hospital Privileges: Mercy Hospital, Chicago
Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago
Professional Organizations: American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons; American Podiatric Medical Association; Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
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Nancy Slone Rivera, MS, APN, NP-C, CWON
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Undergraduate:
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Associates in Nursing, Purdue University
Bachelor in Nursing, University of Wisconsin
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Advanced degree:
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Master’s degree, Adult Nurse Practitioner, North Park University |
| Specialized training: |
Wound Ostomy Continence Program: Albany Medical Center, NY
Foot and Nail Training: University of Wisconsin
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Board certifications:
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Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
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Specialization:
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Wound Care
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Professional organizations (current):
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Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society
Christian Nurses Fellowship
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Professional organizations
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Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nurses
American Association of Critical Care Nursing
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Additional information: Nancy Slone Rivera has been a nurse for 30 years, with a specialization in wound care since 2001. She has experience in acute care, long-term care, home health care, outpatient care, and clinics for the medically underserved. She is available to evaluate and treat both chronic and acute wounds and ulcers of the lower extremity, including venous ulcers, traumatic wounds, non-healing surgical wounds and diabetic ulcers.
Additionally, she works with the research team at the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) that investigates the latest in wound care treatments and therapies. Nancy also has multiple years of experience as an educator and lecturer, both locally and nationally.
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Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc
Director, Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR)
Undergraduate: University of Toronto
Medical School: Barry University of Graduate Medical Sciences
Residency Training: INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Specialization: Limb Preservation, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor of Surgery, Associate Dean of Research, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Hospital Privileges: |
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois
Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, Illinois
North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center, North Chicago, Illinois
Vista Health System, Waukegan, Illinois |
| Professional Organizations: |
American Diabetes Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
European Association for the Study of Diabetes
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association |
Additional Information: Dr. Wu's areas of interest include assessing risk factors for lower extremity complications in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, as well as diagnosing and preventing those complications, managing them, and treating them in a variety of manners, including surgery. She has published more than 60 papers, abstracts, posters, and book chapters, and has given more than 200 presentations and lectures. Dr. Wu currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Foot and Ankle Quarterly.
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Martin C. Yorath, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Medical Director, Rosalind Franklin University Health System
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago
| Board Certifications: |
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & Primary Podiatric Medicine |
Specialization: General Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Foot and Ankle Trauma; Foot and Ankle Reconstruction; Diabetic Limb Preservation
Faculty Appointments: Chair, Department of Surgery and Associate Dean, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; Podiatry Residency Director, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Hospital Privileges: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago
| Professional Organizations: |
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Association |
Additional Information: Dr. Yorath is actively involved in the education of podiatric medical students and residents.
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Our healthcare professionals combine compassionate care and clinical expertise to provide you with the highest quality medical service.
(Scroll down to view all Rosalind Franklin University Health System physician profiles, or click one of the links below to jump to the provider list for a specific specialty.)
Behavioral Health Center
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Lin Lu, MD, PhD
Adult, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Graduate: Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Residency Training: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago, IL
Fellowship: Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Specialization: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certification: General Psychiatry
Faculty Appointment: Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Additional Information: Dr. Lu received her medical degree and a master’s degree in immunology from Shanghai Medical University in Shanghai, China. She also holds a PhD in microbiology & immunology from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI.
Dr. Lu graduated from the Psychiatry Residency program at the Chicago Medical School, and she completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
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Smita Reddy, MD
Adult Psychiatry
Medical School: Kastruba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Residency Training: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - General Psychiatry Residency
Licensure: State of Illinois
Additional information: Dr. Reddy provides general psychiatry services to patients 18 and older. Dr. Reddy's areas of interest include, but are not limited to, mood disorders, depression, and women's mental health.
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Balasubramania Sarma, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Undergraduate: University of Madras, India
Medical School: University Of Madras, India
Residency Training: Illinois State Psychiatric Institute and the Institute for Juvenile Research, University of Illinois - Chicago
Board Certifications: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology – Certified in Psychiatry and in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Specialization: Child and Adolescent psychiatry
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Professional Organizations: |
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Medical Association
American Neuropsychiatric Association
American Psychiatric Association |
Additional Information: Dr. Sarma has a long-time interest in child development and in the evaluation and treatment of various problems in children, including attention deficits, learning problems, mood disturbances and other emotional and behavioral issues that cause significant stresses for parents. He has treated hundreds of children and has taught hundreds of medical students and doctors to evaluate and treat children.
He serves as a medical consultant to school systems and to organizations like Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). His publications are in the areas of mixed-handedness in children and in psychiatric assessment and treatment of children.
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Zachary Sikora, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology
RFUHS Student Counseling Service
Undergraduate: DePaul University, Chicago
Graduate: American School of Professional Psychology - Argosy University, Chicago
Training: Butler University
Northern Illinois University
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Elgin Mental Health Center
Licensure: Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Psychological Association (APA)Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
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Specialization: Anxiety issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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David J. Ventrelle, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduate: Argosy University/Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Training: Vista St. Therese Medical Center
Lake Forest College Counseling Center
The Family Stress Clinic, Ltd.
OMNI Youth Services
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Psychological Association (APA)Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
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Specialization: Psychological Assessment
Additional Information: Dr. Ventrelle has nearly 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. He is licensed by the state of Illinois to provide individual, couples and family therapy. Dr. Ventrelle specializes in psychological evaluation for issues such as ADHD, developmental disabilities, and educational functioning.
Dr. Ventrelle has practiced in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient practices, and community mental health centers. Dr. Ventrelle wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Etiology and Treatment of Delinquency and Aggression in Adolescent Males.
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Julie Atkins Waites, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
RFUHS Behavioral Health Center
RFUHS Student Counseling Service
Undergraduate: Illinois State University
Graduate: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Training: William Rainey Harper College
Northern Illinois University
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Psychological Association (APA)Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
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Additional Information:
Dr. Julie Atkins Waites joined the Rosalind Franklin University Health System in 2010. Dr. Waites received her doctoral degree from the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Waites completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship at the Counseling and Student Development Center of Northern Illinois University and her post-doctoral fellowship with the Health and Psychological Services Center at William Rainy Harper College. Dr. Waites focused her training and past experience on working with a young adult population in various college and university settings.
Her current work at Rosalind Franklin University Health System includes administrative responsibility for clinical operations at the Student Counseling Service as well as the provision of individual psychological services and crisis intervention to students; outreach programming; and consultation services to the University community.
Her areas of expertise include grief, loss and transition related concerns in addition to developmental, identity and relational concerns for young adults. Dr. Waites is particularly interested in crisis response due to her experience providing disaster counseling following the unthinkable tragedy on Northern Illinois University’s campus on 2/14/08. Her counseling orientation is integrative, with an emphasis on interpersonal/relational and client centered perspectives. Dr. Waites remains active and involved in various volunteer organizations outside of her work with Rosalind Franklin University Health System.
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Internal Medicine
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Arthur Hoffman, MD, MPH
Internal Medicine
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Medical School: Rush Medical School, Chicago, IL
Postgraduate Training: Internal Medicine Residency, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
University of Illinois School of Public Health - Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology
Board Certifications: Public Health and General Preventive Medicine
Licensure: State of Illinois
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Panduranga Koya, MD
Internal Medicine
Medical School: Andhra University, AP, India
Residency Training: Chicago Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments: Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Additional information: Dr. Koya also serves as the primary healthcare provider for the students of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He also holds the position of attending physician at the North Chicago VA Medical Center, where he trains medical students and residents in addition to providing care for veterans.
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Douglas Reifler, MD
Internal Medicine
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Medical School: University of California - San Diego
Residency Training and Fellowship: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - Internal Medicine
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine
Faculty Appointments: Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Medical Education, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
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Reproductive Medicine Center
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Joanne Kwak-Kim, MD
Reproductive Immunology Specialist
Undergraduate: College of Liberal Art, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Medical School: College of Medicine, Yonsei University
Residency Training: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University
Board Certifications: Board Certified in Obstetric and Gynecology by Korean Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Reproductive Immunology |
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Hospital Privileges: |
Vista Health System, Waukegan, Illinois
Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago
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| Professional organizations: |
American Society for Reproductive Immunology
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Society for Gynecological Investigation |
Additional information: Dr. Kwak-Kim served a two-year term (2006 - 2008) as President of the American Society for Reproductive Immunology.
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Scholl Foot & Ankle Center
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Adam Fleischer, DPM, MPH, FACFAS
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate: University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
| Residency Training: |
DVA Hines/Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL |
Board Certification: American Board of Podiatric Surgery - Certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery
Faculty Appointments: Assistant Professor of Radiology and Medicine, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Hospital Privileges: |
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL |
| Professional Organizations: |
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American Diabetes Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
American Public Health Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
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Additional Information: Dr. Fleischer has been in practice in the Chicago area and actively involved in the training of podiatric surgical residents for the past seven years. His clinical interests include all aspects of elective and non-elective foot and ankle surgery. His publications, teaching and research interests focus on diabetic foot care/limb preservation, musculoskeletal imaging (e.g., MRI and ultrasound), evidenced-based medicine, and surgical outcomes.
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Edwin Harris, DPM
Undergraduate: Loyola University of Chicago
Medical School: Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (now Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine)
| Board Certifications: |
American College of Podiatric Orthopedics
American College of Podiatric Surgery |
Specialization: Pediatric Podiatry
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Beth Jarrett, DPM, CPed
Undergraduate: Southern Illinois University, BA in Physiology
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Podiatric Surgery
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor, Department of Applied Biomechanics, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Board Certifications: |
Board for Certification in Pedorthics
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Specialization: Pedorthics, Biomechanics
Additional Information: Dr. Jarrett is a reviewer for The Foot, the international journal of clinical foot science, and is a Past President of the American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine.
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David Kibrit, DPM
Undergraduate: University of Illinois Chicago. Admitted to Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine prior to matriculation.
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Preceptorship: Foot Health Care Center, Morton Grove, Illinois
Faculty Appointments: Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Biomechanics, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hospital Privileges: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois
| Professional Organizations: |
American Podiatric Medical Association
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association |
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Karona Mason, DPM
Undergraduate: Brown University, Biology
Medical School: Temple College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: North Philadelphia Health Systems
Board Certifications: American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Specializations: General Podiatry, Diabetic Foot Care
Faculty Appointments: Associate Dean of Clinical Experiences and Interim Chair of Medicine and Radiology, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hospital Privileges: Vista Health System, Waukegan, Illinois
Professional Organizations: American Podiatric Medical Association
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Michael Oster, DPM, AACFAS
Undergraduate: Florida State University
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Podiatric Surgery Residency
Areas of Interest: Podiatric surgery, general foot care for children and adults, diabetic foot
Hospital Privileges: Mercy Hospital, Chicago
Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago
Professional Organizations: American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons; American Podiatric Medical Association; Illinois Podiatric Medical Association
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Nancy Slone Rivera, MS, APN, NP-C, CWON
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Undergraduate:
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Associates in Nursing, Purdue University
Bachelor in Nursing, University of Wisconsin
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Advanced degree:
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Master’s degree, Adult Nurse Practitioner, North Park University |
| Specialized training: |
Wound Ostomy Continence Program: Albany Medical Center, NY
Foot and Nail Training: University of Wisconsin
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Board certifications:
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Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
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Specialization:
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Wound Care
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Professional organizations (current):
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Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society
Christian Nurses Fellowship
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Professional organizations
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Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honors Society
Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nurses
American Association of Critical Care Nursing
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Additional information: Nancy Slone Rivera has been a nurse for 30 years, with a specialization in wound care since 2001. She has experience in acute care, long-term care, home health care, outpatient care, and clinics for the medically underserved. She is available to evaluate and treat both chronic and acute wounds and ulcers of the lower extremity, including venous ulcers, traumatic wounds, non-healing surgical wounds and diabetic ulcers.
Additionally, she works with the research team at the Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) that investigates the latest in wound care treatments and therapies. Nancy also has multiple years of experience as an educator and lecturer, both locally and nationally.
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Stephanie C. Wu, DPM, MSc
Director, Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR)
Undergraduate: University of Toronto
Medical School: Barry University of Graduate Medical Sciences
Residency Training: INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Specialization: Limb Preservation, Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Faculty Appointments: Associate Professor of Surgery, Associate Dean of Research, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
| Hospital Privileges: |
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois
Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, Illinois
North Chicago Veterans Affairs Medical Center, North Chicago, Illinois
Vista Health System, Waukegan, Illinois |
| Professional Organizations: |
American Diabetes Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
European Association for the Study of Diabetes
Illinois Podiatric Medical Association |
Additional Information: Dr. Wu's areas of interest include assessing risk factors for lower extremity complications in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus, as well as diagnosing and preventing those complications, managing them, and treating them in a variety of manners, including surgery. She has published more than 60 papers, abstracts, posters, and book chapters, and has given more than 200 presentations and lectures. Dr. Wu currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Foot and Ankle Quarterly.
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Martin C. Yorath, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM
Medical Director, Rosalind Franklin University Health System
Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Residency Training: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago
| Board Certifications: |
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics & Primary Podiatric Medicine |
Specialization: General Podiatric Medicine and Surgery; Foot and Ankle Trauma; Foot and Ankle Reconstruction; Diabetic Limb Preservation
Faculty Appointments: Chair, Department of Surgery and Associate Dean, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science; Podiatry Residency Director, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Hospital Privileges: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago
| Professional Organizations: |
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Association |
Additional Information: Dr. Yorath is actively involved in the education of podiatric medical students and residents.
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