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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.

Luiza Kofler received her Master of Science in Nursing from North Park University, Chicago. She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. As a Nurse Practitioner, Luiza feels her responsibility is to help close the gap of health disparities among the communities we serve. She focuses on the importance of health education and seeks to educate families about how to achieve their individual health goals. Luiza is fluent in Spanish and Russian. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, cooking and traveling with her family.

Dr. Aurea P. Thomas received her medical degree in the Dominican Republic and completed her residency at Lincoln Medical and Health Center, New York. She is licensed by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Thomas is fluent in Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. Thomas enjoys reading and traveling.   

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.

Lorelei earned her nursing degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is credentialed by the American Midwifery Certification Board. She is also a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Lorelei recognizes the difficulty that underserved populations go through to access care, and she wants to help make a difference in that area. She believes in listening to women and tailoring their health care plans to fit their needs and lifestyles. ​When not working, Lorelei enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and sports.   

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.

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."

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. 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.

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.  

​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