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Abdul Bhurgri, MD

Pediatrics

Abdul Bhurgri, MD

I believe in patient and family-centered care.

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Spanish, Urdu

Affiliations

• Medical Center John H. Stroger
• Jr. Hospital Roseland Community Hospital

Education

Residency:

• Cook County Hospital

Medical School:

• UTESA in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Specialty

Pediatrics

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic

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Marissa Munoz, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Marissa Munoz, LPC

I am passionate in providing strength-based, need-driven, and trauma-informed clinical services for families, adults, and children to resolve crisis and cope effectively with mental challenges.

Certifications

National Certified Counselor

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Spanish

Education

• Graduated from Dominican University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology
• Graduated from Adler University in 2018 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Specialty

Behavioral Health

Locations

• Benito Juarez Community Academy
• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Morgan Street Medical Center

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Wen-Ho Yang, MD

Family Medicine, Adults, Pediatrics

Wen-Ho Yang, MD

Dr. Wen-Ho Yang is a family medicine provider and has practiced medicine for more than 20 years. Dr. Yang has a relaxed and approachable style to care, and wants his patients to feel comfortable and supported in managing their health, including staying on track with their medications. He has expertise in treating coronary artery disease, hypertension & high blood pressure, diabetes, pediatrics, and HIV medicine.

Certifications

• American Board of Family Medicine
• Illinois Board of Medical Examiners
• Physician License

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Mandarin, Spanish

Education

Residency:

• Family Practice Residency in Rockford, of the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Medicine
• University of Ilinois School of Medicine

Medical School:

• Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamon, Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Graduate School:

• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Institute of Human Nutrition, Master of Science

Undergraduate Degree:

• Cornell University, BA, Biology

Specialty

Adults , Family Medicine , Pediatrics

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Morgan Street Medical Center

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Joanne Zimmerly, APN, FNP, MSN

Family Medicine, Adults, Pediatrics

Joanne Zimmerly, APN, FNP, MSN

Health care is a universal right. Everyone deserves access to respectful and individualized care. I like being part of Alivio’s mission of filling the gap in the U.S. healthcare system. In daily practice, I enjoy getting to know each patient as individuals, tailoring the health plan to their needs. Over the years, it is the relationship with patients that gives me energy and hope to continue my work.

Certifications

ANCC

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Spanish

Education

Nursing School:

• University of Illinois at Chicago, MS, Family Nurse Practitioner

Undergraduate:

• Rush University, BSN

Specialty

Adults , Family Medicine , Pediatrics

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic

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Clarisa Medina-Poeliniz, RN, MSN, APN, CPNP, PhD

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Clarisa Medina-Poeliniz, RN, MSN, APN, CPNP, PhD

I believe in giving back to my community and working at Alivio allows me to serve the community that I feel very much a part of. I am passionate about caring for the pediatric population and their families. As a mother of three, I understand the importance collaborating with parents in their child’s healthcare journey. I have a special interest in newborn care, lactation, and breastfeeding medicine, obesity prevention, and adolescent medicine.

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Spanish

Affiliations

Rush University Medical Center

Education

Undergraduate Education:

• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL

Graduate Education:

• University of Phoenix

Post-graduate:

• University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
• Rush University Doctor of Philosophy

Specialty

Pediatrics

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Morgan Street Medical Center
• Berwyn Medical Center

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Maritza Reyes, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Maritza Reyes, LCPC

I believe that culturally competent services for the Latinx community is crucial to be able to process and heal from any trauma. As a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color therapist, understanding the culture is as important as speaking the Spanish language.

Certifications

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 40 hours of training in both Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Spanish

Education

I have a Bachelor's Degree from University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and a Master’s Degree from National Louis University.

Specialty

Behavioral Health

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Morgan Street Medical Center

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Louis Alamilla, RDN, CDCES

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Louis Alamilla, RDN, CDCES

I provide a patient-centered approach to nutrition care. My focus is on helping patients develop healthy eating habits; learning skills on how to create balanced meals while incorporating traditional and cultural foods.

Certifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Spanish

Education

• Undergraduate - B.S., Dominican University
• Graduate - M.S., Dominican University

Specialty

Nutrition

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Morgan Street Medical Center

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Ada Lemus, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Ada Lemus, FNP

Specialty

Behavioral Health

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Berwyn Medical Center

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Meera Ravikumar, MD

Internal Medicine

Meera Ravikumar, MD

I have been practicing as an Internist for 20+yrs and take care of patients 18 years and older for their acute and chronic medical conditions and also preventive medicine. I believe in patient-centered care by getting to know my patients well, listening to them, educating them and helping them make decisions for their best medical care.

Certifications

ABIM ( American Board of Internal Medicine )

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Kannada, Tamil

Education

I went to medical school in India and did my Residency in Internal Medicine in New York.

Specialty

Adults , Internal Medicine

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic

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Myra Zhan, MMS, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Myra Zhan, MMS, PA-C

My priority is to provide the best care to all my patients: the young, the aging, and everyone in between. I enjoy getting to know my patients and supporting them throughout their medical journey. I am passionate about breaking down barriers to equitable healthcare by advocating for my patients and personalizing their healthcare needs.

Certifications

Certified Physician Assistant

Languages Spoken (other than English)

Mandarin

Education

• Master of Medical Science: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Physician Assistant Program
• Bachelor of Science: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Specialty

Family Medicine , Pediatrics

Locations

• Western Avenue Medical Clinic
• Morgan Street Medical Center

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