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Dr. Audrey Richardson received her medical degree from Fatima College of Medicine in the Philippines and completed her residency at St. Elizabeth’s Family Practice in Chicago. She is licensed by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Richardson is dedicated to serving the needs of underserved families and individuals from newborn, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics. She is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog. In her free time, Dr. Richardson enjoys music, movies and reading.

Kristin Bean received her master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Rush University in Chicago, where she also completed a specialty year in Emergency Medicine. She is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Kristin believes that everyone deserves the same respect and quality of care regardless of the communities in which they live or their financial situations. She believes in shared decision making when it comes to developing individual health plans and encourages patients to take an active role in their own health. Kristin speaks Spanish. In her free time, Kristin enjoys singing, playing piano, traveling (especially to Latin America), and hiking.

Mireya Ledesma completed the Physician Assistant program at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County/City Colleges of Chicago. She completed a practicum at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital. She is licensed as a Physician Assistant and Registered Nurse and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Mireya enjoys traveling and outdoors activities and has previously participated in a medical mission to the Dominican Republic. She is also fluent in Spanish.She is excited about working in medically underserved communities and using her language skills in order to educate and teach patients.

Dr. Manjarrez received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/Michigan State University. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and speaks fluent Spanish. In her spare time, Dr. Manjarrez enjoys playing volleyball being outdoors and going on road trips with her family. Dr. Manjarrez believes that quality health care should be available to all children as well as a medical home where all their needs are met with joy and compassion.

Dr. Alikpala received her medical degree from Midwestern University and completed her residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Alikpala is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Her philosophy of providing services to all patients regardless of economic status is consistent with ACCESS’ mission. Dr. Alikpala works to create a culture of healthy living for her patients. Dr. Alikpala speaks fluent Spanish and when not working, she enjoys cooking and reading.Dr. Alikpala received her medical degree from Midwestern University and completed her residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Deep Patel earned his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Deep is committed to providing holistic, patient-centered care that promotes better health outcomes, with a focus on building trust and treating every patient with respect. Outside of work, Deep enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and exercising. 

Dennis Poplavskyy earned his Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates. Dennis is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations. His philosophy of care is simple and patient-centered, focused on treating each patient as he would like to be treated, with respect, empathy, and attention to individual needs. Outside of work, Dennis enjoys reading and playing basketball. He is fluent in Russian and Ukrainian.

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.

Munawar Sultana, M.D. received her medical degree in Pakistan and completed her residency at AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago, IL. She is Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine and is an AAFP Fellow. Dr. Sultana believes each and every patient deserves individualized attention that includes listening, treating patients with dignity and involving them in decision making. Outside of work, Dr. Sultana enjoys taking long drives, listening to music and spending time with family. She is fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Sindhi.

Muyiwa completed his Family Nurse Practioner degree at Presence St. Mary’s Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He is credentialed by the American Nurse Credentialing Center and is a member of the American Nurses Association and American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Muyiwa is also a honorary member of Phi Beta Kappa. Helping people in his community is a passion of Muyiwa’s and he is focused on a framework of care goals and values that will enable him to offer the best support he can to patients. In his spare time he likes to go on vacation, spend time with family and play board games like chess and Scrabble. In addition to English, Muyiwa is fluent in Yoruba and Igbo.

Meredith Magulak received her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale School of Nursing. She is credentialed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Meredith believes that all families deserve access to quality health care. Her approach to care involves working with families and children to help make the medical decisions that lead to healthy lifestyles. In her free time, Meredith enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking with family and friends. She speaks French and served as a Peace Corps health volunteer in Togo, West Africa.

Kaysha Ribao earned her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed her residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She is Board-certified through the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine. Dr. Ribao was born and raised in Hawaii by Filipino immigrants and was drawn to ACCESS because many of the patients remind her of her own family - hard workers who are doing their best to provide for their families and improve their lives. She aims to provide exceptional care to all her patients and help them reach their health goals. Dr. Ribao practices patient-centered care and believes that every patient is a human being with their own unique story that needs to be respected and considered when providing care. Outside of work, Dr. Ribao enjoys traveling, trying new foods, watching Broadway shows, and spending time with her cats.

Madelyn Winkelmann earned her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is licensed through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Prior to coming to ACCESS, Madelyn worked in a community health center and saw firsthand the critical need for accessible primary care. Madelyn appreciates being a part of a mission-driven team dedicated to providing quality and compassionate care. Her goal in her practice is to empower her patients with the knowledge and tools to take charge of their health and contribute to shared -decision making in their health journey. Outside of work, Madelyn enjoys traveling to new places, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.  

Caleigh Lofstead earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the Vanderbilt School of Nursing and is credentialed through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. As a nurse practitioner at a community health center, Caleigh enjoys being able to make a positive impact in the community. She prioritizes holistic care by promoting a healthy lifestyle, emphasizing preventative care, and nurturing patients’ physical and emotional health. Outside of work, Caleigh enjoys exploring Chicago neighborhoods, trying new restaurants, and staying active.  

Kelsey Carnes completed her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies at Trine University and is credentialed through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants. She is originally from Indianapolis, IN and obtained her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Purdue University. She decided to work at a community health to make health care more accessible to all individuals and increase health literacy in the community. Kelsey takes the time to get to know each of her patients to create an individualized health care plan that increases their quality of life. Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys fitness and can often be found training for her next half marathon or playing in her tennis league.