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Aarti Kulkarni earned her medical degree at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica and completed her residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Kulkarni also completed her Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at the John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. She is Board-certified through the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kulkarni is passionate about providing high quality, patient-centered care to her patients and their families. With education, she works with her patients to ensure that they can make the best decisions for their wellness journey. Outside of work, Dr. Kulkarni enjoys Bollywood dancing and creative writing. She is fluent in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, and Jamaican Patois.  

Martina Krone received a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Women’s Health and Gender Related Care from Vanderbilt University. Martina, also called Mia, is credentialed through the National Certification Corporation and is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and Nurses in Sexual and Reproductive Health. She practices patient-centered and trauma-informed care and works to make all of her patients feel safe, understood, and empowered. She is passionate about health education and emphasizes bodily empowerment with all of her patients. When not at work, Martina can be found exploring local coffee shops, practicing yoga, and spending time by the lake.

Cynthia Lullo received her degree from Midwestern University and is a credentialed Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is a member of the Illinois Academy of PAs (IAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Cynthia believes providing education and preventive care to her patients is essential to providing the best care. Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with family. She is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Jasmine Munoz received her medical degree from Rush University in Chicago and completed her residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. Munoz is certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She believes being knowledgeable about one’s own body and health empowers people to make healthier decisions that lead to increased longevity and life fulfillment. While growing up, she witnessed how neglecting health care needs can lead to negative consequences, which is what draws her to community health and providing for underserved communities. In her free time, Dr. Munoz enjoys spending time with her family. She is fluent in Spanish.

​Dr. Woodard received her medical degree from Southern Illinois University and completed residencies in pediatrics and internal medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Woodard enjoys delivering community-based health care and says she loves people and doing what she can to help those in need.​

Dr. Lisa Russell received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan and received her bachelor's degree from Michigan Technological University. She completed her residency at St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan and fellowships at Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes and Cook County hospitals in Chicago. Dr. Russell is licensed by the American Board of Internal Medicine and certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Outside of work Dr. Russell enjoys cooking reading and sports.

Dr. Shah was born and educated in Pakistan and has since become a US citizen. Her degree is from Islamia University in Pakistan and she also completed two internships there - one in the Surgical Department of Baqai Hospital and one in the Department of Medicine of Civil Hospital. From 1992-1994, she served as a resident in internal medicine at Ravenswood Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Shah is a member of the Pakistan Medical Council.

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.

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.

Teresa Moriarty earned her Master of Medical Sciences in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University. She is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Teresa believes all patients deserve equal access to quality, holistic, and empathetic care. She also has a special focus on addressing social determinants of health and works together with her patients to overcome any barriers to wellness they may face. When not at work, Teresa can be found going for long walks, traveling, frequenting coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

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.