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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.

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Ellen Seymour, N.P., M.S.N., M.P.H. received her Masters in Nursing from the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and Masters in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her clinical training and practicum at the Baltimore city Department of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Ellen is a credentialed Adult/Gerontology Primary Care provider through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is a certified HIV and Viral Hepatitis care provider. She is licensed by the state of Illinois and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. The American Academy of HIV Medicine and the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Ellen believes everyone should have access to quality health care that is individualized, non-judgmental and empathetic. Passionate about public health, Ellen is dedicated to the health and wellness of each individual so the community thrives. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading and watching football.

Laura Halprin is a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and graduated with her Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Her philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive care that also addresses the root causes of health while practicing racial justice and health equity. She believes in empowering individuals and communities through trauma-informed care that is patient and family-centered. Outside of work, Laura enjoys spending time at the lake with her dog, game nights with friends and family, and testing new recipes in her kitchen. 

Stephanie Larios received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at Rosalind Franklin University. She is a credentialed Physician Assistant through the National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Stephanie’s goal is to bring quality health care to our communities and work in partnership with patients to improve health outcomes, reach their health goals and combat health disparities. She is particularly interested in providing inclusive health care to LGBTQIA patients. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys singing, playing guitar and cooking.

Dr. Erhardt received her bachelor's degree from the University of California in Irvine and obtained her medical degree from the Chicago Medical School. She completed her residency at the University of Chicago and is licensed by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Erhardt decided to work in a community health setting because of the multidisciplinary approach to health care as well as the opportunity to deal with all aspects of patients' well being. Dr. Erhardt treats primarily patients with disabilities with the main goal of helping patients reach their full potential.

Dr. Omolade Oduala received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, and completed her residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, FL. Dr. Oduala is credentialed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Oduala believes quality health care should be accessible and affordable for everyone. As a member of the community she serves, she strives to provide evidence-based care to improve the lives of her patients and their families. Outside of work, Dr. Oduala enjoys traveling, reading books, cooking traditional Nigerian dishes and spending time with her family and friends.

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Dr. Szela received his medical degree from Rush University Medical College and completed his residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, he is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Chicago Medical Society and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Dr. Szela is Chairman of the Board of the Northwest Suburban Independent Physician Association, as well as an Economics Committee of Chicago Medical Society member. Dr. Szela is excited to give back to the community, especially in the area of prenatal care, and always looks to empower his patients to be involved in their health outcomes. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, and other interests include advanced minimally invasive gynecology surgery.

Mini Kuncheria received her Master of Science in Nursing from Benedictine University and her Post- Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Olivet Nazarene University. She completed her practicum at Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Administration Hospital. Mini is board-certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Mini is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. In addition, she is a visiting professor at Chamberlain College of Nursing. Mini is committed to being a compassionate provider and she believes in focusing on preventative care services for the community. She is a strong believer in healthy living and is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyle choices to others. In her free time, Mini enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family.