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Chelsea Schroeder-Lozada earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Michigan. She is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the American Nurses Association, Michigan Council of Nurse Practice, and the Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing. Chelsea is passionate about partnering with communities to improve health outcomes and advance health equity. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that empowers her patients to take an active role in their health. Additionally, she is deeply interested in global health and completed her doctoral project within HIV positive communities in the Dominican Republic. When not at work, Chelsea enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and traveling.  

Mario Oritz completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at Rosalind Franklin University and is credentialed through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. He chose to work in a community health center because he believes health care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of patients’ insurance status or socioeconomic background. He treats his patients the way he would want his family to be treated. As a husband and father of three, he understands how important it is to build strong, quality relationships with his patients. He treats each patient with kindness, respect, and dedication so that they are empowered to make the best decisions for their health and well-being. Outside of work, Mario enjoys spending time with his family, staying active outdoors, and playing board games. He is fluent in Spanish.  

Lauren Mann earned her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is credentialed through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed through the state of Illinois. Lauren chose to work in a community health center to help improve health equity in Chicago and give back to the community. She takes a patient-centered approach to care and makes sure her patients feel comfortable and their families are confident in their care plans. Lauren was inspired to work in pediatrics by her mother, who is a pediatric home health nurse. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys jogging, reading, and embroidery.  

Kyunghoon (Daniel) Rhee, MD earned his medical degree from Chungnam National University in Daejeon, South Korea and earned a Master's of Science in Health Systems Management at Rush University in Chicago. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Rhee is Board certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rhee is committed to advancing health equity through quality, data-informed care. As a provider, he works to build long term, trusting relationships with his patients and deliver evidence based, holistic care. Outside of work, Dr. Rhee can be found going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, or watching a soccer or basketball game. He is fluent in Korean.  

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.

Megan Bravo received her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University and is a certified Nurse Practitioner through the National Certification Corporation. Born and raised in Chicago, Megan believes everyone deserves access to quality health care, regardless of their ability to pay or where they live. She strives to treat the whole person using a holistic approach to health care. She is especially interested in women’s health. After falling in love with labor and delivery, Megan became a certified doula. In her spare time, she volunteers with friends and family who are expecting to help them through the journey of pregnancy and delivery. Outside of work, Megan enjoys crafting and reading.

Catherine Bach received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan and completed her residency at McLaren Greater Lansing. Dr. Bach is credentialed through the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP) and chose a career in community health care because she grew up being taken care of community health centers and the providers there. As an Osteopathic physician, Dr. Bach believes that the body is capable of self-regulation. Her goal is to educate patients in order for them to be the healthiest they can be. She’s passionate about preventative and evidence-based medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Bach is spending time with her family and going on culinary adventures. She is fluent in Thai.

Michelle Ubau received her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois at Chicago. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Michelle strongly believes that a community is only as strong as its members, which is why she is compassionate about community health and providing the best care possible to her patients. She sees herself as a partner, working with individuals on goals for achieving their optimal health. In her spare time, Michelle loves running, trying new restaurants, spending time with her family and friends, and watching the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks games. She is also an adjunct faculty member with Elmhurst College’s Nursing and Health Sciences department.

Dr. Gerena received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her residency at Lutheran General Hospital. She is licensed by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Gerena is fluent in Spanish and when not working enjoys reading cooking and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Gerena is committed to providing quality care to all her patients.

A Chicago native Mary Jean Mendizabal received her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and completed her physician assistant and master's in medical science degrees from Malcolm X College and Saint Francis University. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is also a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants. "My philosophy of care is to focus on preventive medicine" she says. Mendizabal is fluent in Spanish. In her free time she enjoys painting and wood working.

Dr. Patel received his medical degree from the University of Illinois Medical School and completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian Medical Center in Chicago. Board-certified in family practice Dr. Patel speaks Spanish and Gujarati. He states his philosophy of care is "to provide excellent medical care to my patients."

Barbara received both her psychology and bachelor of science in nursing degrees in Buffalo New York and completed her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about pregnancy prevention and general health care for adolescents and feels that the best part of being a Certified Nurse-Midwife is the variety of activities she has during the day and getting to know patients. In her free time she can be found knitting, reading a good book, traveling to different countries, or watching movies. Barbara is fluent in Spanish.

​Dioscelina Salgado is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist who earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is licensed through the Illinois Dept of Professional Regulations. Dioscelina believes patients can improve their quality of life through healthy eating. She is committed to providing quality health care by educating patients about nutrition-related diseases and prevention. When not working, Dioscelina enjoys reading, practicing yoga, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. She speaks fluent Spanish.    

Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health

Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health