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SPECIALTY: Optometry EDUCATION: B.A. in Biology from the University of Iowa; Doctor of Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry; post-doctorate residency in ocular disease from Illinois College of Optometry Dr. Eric Drey, founder of Lake Forest Family Eyecare and Franklin Eye Care in downtown Chicago, is dedicated to advancing eye health while providing exceptional patient

SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology and Hepatology EDUCATION: Kristhine Fidel Nague: Registered Nurse, University of the Philippines Open University College of Nursing, Manila; Advanced Practice Nurse, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL Dr. Claus J. Fimmel: M.D., Philipps University Marburg (Germany); Internal Medicine internship and residency, UCLA/VA Combined Training Program; Gastroenterology fellowship, University of California Los Angeles AWARDS/HONORS: Dr.

SPECIALTY: Dermatology EDUCATION: B.A., University of Virginia; M.D., Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago; internship, Internal Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; residency, Dermatology, University of Southern California AWARDS/HONORS: AOA Medical Honor Society; Better Chicago Magazine Best Cosmetic Dermatologist, Chicago suburbs, 2022 Dr. Heather Downes, founder and owner of Lake Forest Dermatology, is on a mission to help

SPECIALTY: Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Face and Body EDUCATION: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Chicago Hospitals Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency AWARDS/HONORS: Board Vice President of Development, American Society of Plastic Surgery and the Plastic Surgery Foundation; Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery; Maliniac Fellow, Plastic Surgery

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,