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Jessica Shaker earned her medical degree and Masters of Biomedical Sciences at Loyola University Medical Center. She is licensed through the Illinois State Board and is Board-certified with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), of which she is also a member. Dr. Shaker is passionate about serving her community and advocating for vulnerable populations, ensuring that all patients have access to high-quality, comprehensive care. Her philosophy of care emphasizes evidence-based medicine, patient education, and shared decision-making. She strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel informed, respected, and empowered in their health care choices. Outside of work, Dr. Shaker enjoys reading, traveling, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with her husband and puppy. 

Ivy Jones earned her Masters of Science in Nursing at Walden University and completed her practicum at the University of Chicago. She is a certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and is credentialed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Ivy incorporates the principles of patient-centered care into her practice and treats each patient with compassion, while providing evidence-based treatments. She chooses to work in community health in order to provide high quality mental health care to medically underserved communities. When not at work, Ivy can be found fishing, reading, or spending time with her family.

Kevin Shanahan completed his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He is certified through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. His approach to care is meeting patients where they are and working together to address their personal health needs by fostering a non-judgmental and patient-centered environment. Kevin chose to work in community health care because he believes that providing high-quality accessible health care impacts communities at multiple levels. When not at work, Kevin can be found playing guitar, cooking, hiking, and making pottery. He is fluent in Spanish.

Mary Winokur received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Carroll University and is a certified Physician Assistant by the National Commission On Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants . Mary believes everyone deserves access to quality health care. She delivers care to her patients as if they are family with open communication so that she can build trust and work with them to create better health outcomes. Outside of work, Mary enjoys hiking, baking and spending time with family and friends.

Lauren Knazze earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed her residency in the Northwestern McGaw Family Medicine Residency Program. She is Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of HIV Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Knazze uses a collaborative approach to medicine and works with her patients to create a healthier lifestyle. She believes that health care is a human right and that everyone deserves accessible, quality care. Outside of work Dr. Knazze can be found reading fantasy novels, traveling, and spending time with family.

Mejd Al-Kurdi earned a Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University. He is accredited through the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. As a PA, Mejd works to build positive relationships with each patient and empowers his patients to make the best decisions for their health and wellness. He is dedicated to breaking down barriers to care for his patients and ensuring that they receive the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Mejd enjoys spending time with friends and family and playing basketball. He is fluent in Arabic.

Bridget Adams, PA-C, received her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant studies at New York Institute of Technology and completed her residency in New York. Bridget is credentialed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a licensed physician assistant in Illinois. She is also a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Bridget believes in providing exceptional, individualized care to her patients and chose community health care to positively impact the lives of patients and communities. Bridget played basketball through college and enjoys spending time with family and exercising.

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.

Dr. Alvarez earned her medical degree from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital in Washington D.C. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is fluent in both Spanish and French. Dr. Alvarez focuses on community involvement in her practice and outside of work enjoys learning other languages and sports.

Sarah Verbeek completed the Physician Assistant program at Rosalind Franklin University/Chicago Medical School. She is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants. Sarah enjoys working in a community setting because she can offer holistic as well as preventive care to her patients. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys photography, travel, and tennis. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Trainor received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Rush University Medical Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In her spare time, Dr. Trainor enjoys travel, reading, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Trainor is fluent in Spanish and is passionate about working in a medically underserved community. She is committed to watching her young patients grow up to be happy healthy young adults.

Chirag Patel received his Master of Science in Nursing from DePaul University in Chicago where he also earned a post-master's certificate in advanced practice nursing. He is licensed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a member of the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing, the Illinois Nurses Association, and the American Nurses Association. He is dedicated to serving the needs of the community and providing high-quality care in order to improve individual’s wellbeing. As a provider, it’s important to Chirag that he develops a respectful and trusting partnership with patients in order to help them make informed decisions toward healthier lifestyles. Chirag is fluent in both Gujurati and Spanish.  

Family Medicine, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infectious

Logan Jones earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from North Central College and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Logan focuses on building strong relationships with patients and ensuring they have access to compassionate, high-quality care. Her philosophy of care emphasizes collaborative, evidence-based health care that empowers patients to actively participate in their treatment and supports their long term health and wellness. Outside of work, Logan enjoys watching basketball, reading, and spending time with family and friends. 

Hannah Weubbe earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University and is licensed through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she provides high quality and compassionate care to all of her patients. Hannah works to build strong relationships with her patients to provide personalized, evidence-based care. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys running, reading, cooking, and traveling.