Program Director (Family Medicine)
Dr. Bates has been involved in medical education for nearly 20 years working as a program director for the past twelve. In his own practice, he focuses on working with a diverse population of patients from newborns to senior care. He enjoys making connections and providing care for an entire family. He has served on the board of the MAOFP (Michigan Osteopathic Association of Family Physicians) for the past 10 years and is the immediate past president.
BiographyAssociate Program Director (Family Medicine)
Dr. Amanda Mathews grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and attended Loyola University Chicago. She graduated from The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2008 and then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Ventura County Medical Center in 2011.
BiographyCore Faculty (Family Medicine)
Dr. Laura Hannon is a Northwest Indiana native, she attended Anderson University and completed medical school at Indiana University. Her residency was completed at Memorial Family Medicine residency in South Bend, Indiana, and she has been practicing for the last 16 years in the rural community of New Carlisle, Indiana, and she recently completed an AAFP Leading Physician Well-Being Certification.
BiographyCore Faculty (Family Medicine)
Dr. Osorio is an experienced family medicine physician who is passionate about assisting her patients in creating healthy lifestyle changes. She works closely with her patients through all stages of life to empower them to lead healthy lives and enjoys forming partnerships with her patients and their families.
BiographyCore Faculty (Family Medicine)
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Marszalek enjoys creating relationships with her patients and their families. She believes these relationships help guide her in assisting patients in living their healthiest lives through a holistic, person-centered approach. Dr. Marszalek’s pronouns are she/her.
BiographyProgram Coordinator (Family Medicine)
Rylee Catlin grew up in the Valparaiso, Indiana area. She graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. Rylee wanted to pursue Human Resources because she has a passion for people, and wanted to be in a position where she could advocate for and create a better work environment for her employees.
BiographyProgram Director (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Aaysha Kapila’s remarkable journey in the field of medicine began at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences. Her passion for healing and her pursuit of knowledge led her down a path that would take her across borders and into the hearts of patients worldwide.
BiographyAssociate Program Director (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Shaun Mehdi grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois.
BiographyCore Faculty (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Kailash Bajaj is a dedicated medical professional with a diverse and accomplished career. He began his journey in the field of medicine at KMC, Manipal, India, where he completed his medical school education. In pursuit of further expertise, he made the significant move to the United States in 2005, enrolling at East Tennessee State University for a master’s degree in public health.
BiographyCore Faculty (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Thalia Kamel is a native of Canada, fluent in four languages, and brings a diverse cultural perspective, enhancing the richness of our programs’ educational environment. Having completed her residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, she embodies a commitment to excellence in medical education and patient care.
BiographyCore Faculty (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Harpreet Singh is a distinguished practitioner in internal medicine, specializing in hospital-based care. He completed his residency at the esteemed Grand Rapids Michigan State University Internal Medicine residency program. Dr. Singh’s professional journey spans eighteen years of dedicated service as an Internal Medicine physician, of which seven were primarily in a primary care setting.
BiographyCore Faculty (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Arnautovic, a veteran family physician, has been in practice since 1989. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. In his decades of service, he has worked as an ER physician and a researcher and also spent 10 years providing care to diverse and underprivileged families in South Chicago.
BiographyCore Faculty (Internal Medicine), Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Infectious Diseases Teaching Faculty
BiographyProgram Coordinator (Internal Medicine)
Jacquelyn Mullins grew up in North Carolina and relocated to the beautiful Northwest Indiana about 10 years ago. She graduated from California Coast University with a Master’s of Science in Business Administration.
BiographySandeep Sehgal, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Cardiovascular Diseases
Zaid Shakir, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Critical Care Medicine
Mehul Vora, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, EnD.O.
crinology
Anish Chopra, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Gastroenterology
Anas Souqiyyeh, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Geriatrics
Tareq Braik, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Hematology & Medical Oncology
Erika Young, D.O.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Infectious Diseases
A.J. Pampalone, D.O.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Nephrology
Douglas Mazurek, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Pulmonary Medicine
William Kcomt, M.D.
Subspecialty Education Coordinator, Rheumatology
Leah Osorio, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Family Medicine
Ephphatha Malden, BA, MSW
Teaching Faculty, Behavioral Health & Addiction
Fahd Abdullah Syed, M.D., MPH
Teaching Faculty, Cardiology
Timothy Hamburg, D.O.
Teaching Faculty, Emergency Medicine
Michael Woods, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Emergency Medicine
Anish Chopra, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Gastroenterology
John Kelly, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Geriatric Medicine
Blake Hood, D.O.
Teaching Faculty, General Surgery
Elizabeth Rutherford, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Anthony Levendra, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Rosario Chua, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Pediatrics
Usama Moustafa, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Pediatrics
Maria Stamp, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Population Health
Omar Barakat, D.O.
Teaching Faculty, Radiology
Husam Baki, M.D.
Teaching Faculty, Rural Health