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SPECIALTY: Functional and Integrated Medicine EDUCATION: ABIM, ABOM Dr. Meena T. Malhotra’s journey into medicine began with a passion for healing and a belief in the power of the patient-doctor relationship. However, the reactive modern medical system left her questioning its focus on treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes. Realizing that true healing required

SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery EDUCATION: B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.D., Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; M.D., Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Northwestern Medicine; certification, American Board of Plastic Surgery AWARDS/HONORS/ACCOLADES: Top Doctor, plastic surgery, Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report; top aesthetic surgeon, Castle Connolly; guest expert, radio and TV broadcasts including ABC, CBS, Fox,

SPECIALTY: Primary Care Physician EDUCATION: M.D., Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave; residency and Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava; residency, John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County AWARDS/HONORS: Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Dr. Jana Mechurova thrives on building strong connections with her patients at Dedication Health, ensuring they feel heard,

SPECIALTY: Neurology, Psychiatry, and Neuromuscular Medicine EDUCATION: Neurology and Psychiatry residencies, University of Pennsylvania; fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine, Northwestern University Dr. Geeta Bansal, Chief Medical Officer at A Ray of Hope: Neurology and Psychiatry, believes the integration of neurology and psychiatry is more critical than ever. “Disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and epilepsy, alongside mental health conditions

SPECIALTY: Plastic Surgery EDUCATION: B.S., Syracuse University; M.D., Downstate Medical Center; General Surgery residency, Northwestern University; Plastic Surgery residency, University of Wisconsin AWARDS/HONORS/DISTINCTIONS: Top Doctor, Castle Connolly; Top Doctor, U.S. News & World Report; Former President, Chicago Society Plastic Surgery With an appreciation for classical art and sculpture, Dr. Steven Bloch is a master at

SPECIALTY: Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery and Adult and Pediatric Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery EDUCATION: Dr. Daniel Briggs: B.A., Syracuse University; M.D., Jacob’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak and Taylor); Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship, McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Dr. Ellen Kroin: