Our Team

After graduating from medical school and surgical residency for six years at Christ Hospital and Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, Dr. Patel is now serving Northwest Chicago and suburban communities for over twenty five years. Dr. Patel is a Board Certified Surgeon and Diplomat of American Board of Surgery. The American Board of Surgery is a non for profit organization with worldwide recognition. The ABS certifies surgeons who have met standards of excellence in education, credentials, qualifying and certifying examination by prominent surgeons who evaluate the surgeon’s capability to manage ordinary and complex surgical problems, and respected by peers and is active in the practice of surgery.

The Board Certified Surgeons are specialized in diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:

• Alimentary track: esophagus, stomach, small bowel, large bowel, anus and rectum, hemorrhoids, perirectal abscess, fistula and pilonidal cyst
• Abdomen and its content: diaphragm, gallbladder, and biliary track, liver, pancreas, spleen, lymph nodes, ventral incision, inguinal hernias, and appendix
• Breast skin and soft tissue: cancerous and non cancerous tumors and lesions
• Head and neck
• Disorders of the veins
• Surgery of endocrine glands
• Surgical Oncology: cancers of the skin, soft tissue, head and neck, thyroid, breast, abdomen, stomach, gallbladder, liver, small intestine, colon, pancreas, abdominal wall, soft tissue of the extremities, trauma, comprehensive management of critically ill patients

Dr. Patel participates in most major manage care plans.

Dr. Aldo Ruffallo is a radiologist in Charleston, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Palms of Pasadena Hospital and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. He received his medical degree from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 6 doctors at Palms of Pasadena Hospital and one of 3 at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point who specialize in Radiology.

Dr. Baseer Qazi is a gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and NorthShore Skokie Hospital. He received his medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences NTR and has been in practice between 11-20 years. He is one of 21 doctors at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and one of 39 at NorthShore Skokie Hospital who specialize in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Dean Kravis is an endocrinologist in Niles, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and NorthShore Skokie Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Kravis accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 6 doctors at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and one of 12 at NorthShore Skokie Hospital who specialize in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

Dr. Elsa Hernandez-Outly is an internist in Des Plaines, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare. She received her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Hernandez-Outly accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 101 doctors at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and one of 182 at Northwest Community Healthcare who specialize in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Emmanuel Loutrianakis, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1997, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection Med Ctr, Northwest Community Hospital, Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Emmanuel Loutrianakis also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Professional Cardiac Services Llc. Dr. Emmanuel Loutrianakis accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full.

Joanne Missygar, PA is a board certified physician assistant in Des Plaines, Illinois. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Illinois. She is affiliated with Presence Holy Family Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and Northwest Community Hospital.

Dr. Khachig Ishkhan is a cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare. He received his medical degree from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 31 doctors at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and one of 28 at Northwest Community Healthcare who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease.

Associations:

•  Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (UK)
• American College of Obsterics and Gynecology
• American Medical Association
• Chicago Medical Association

Hospital Affiliations:

• St. Alexius Medical Center
• Alexian Brothers Medical Center
• Northwest Community Hospital

Committees 

• St. Alexius Hospital Medical Safety and
• St. Alexius Obstetrics Department Steering Committee
• Alexian Brothers Medical Center Quality Care Committe
• Alexian Brothers Medical Center Medical Safety and Quality Committee

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Chief Resident 1980 – 1981
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ilinois OB/Gyn Residency, 1978 – 1980
Queens University, Belfast, Ireland OB/Gyn Residency, 1975 – 1978
Nair Medical College, Bombay, India Internship, 1974 – 1975
Nair Medical College, Bombay, India Medical Doctor conferred 1974
Willson College, Bombay, India Bachelors of Science conferred 1968

Dr. Subarna Pradhan is an internist in Franklin Park, Illinois and is affiliated with Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 101 doctors at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital who specialize in Internal Medicine.

“To be a good orthopaedic surgeon, you have to have compassion and a commitment to the patient and strive for perfection.” A founding member of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Dr. Thomas F. Gleason is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in treating spinal problems in adults and performing hip and knee joint replacements. He offers patients an array of treatment options for spine conditions, including cervical and lumbar disk replacements, laminectomy, spinal fusion, microendoscopic discectomy, intradiscal electrothermal therapy and kyphoplasty. Dr. Gleason also performs other procedures including arthroscopy, total knee replacement and total hip replacement.

Dr. Valeria Levitin is a family medicine doctor in Des Plaines, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northwest Community Healthcare. She received her medical degree from Crimea State Medical University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Levitin accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 91 doctors at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and one of 87 at Northwest Community Healthcare who specialize in Family Medicine. She also speaks multiple languages, including Russian.