Physicians
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Rajeev Khanna, M.D. is the Medical Director of AOMS. Dr. Khanna is a Sports Medicine specialist who has over sixteen years of experience in occupational health. He completed his family practice residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Khanna then did a fellowship in Sports Medicine through St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was board certified in Family Practice in 1992 and received his certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Khanna serves as the team physician for the Chicago Rush Professional Arena Football Team, Chicago State University, Elmhurst College, and The Illinois Institute of Technology. He was featured as one of the top two doctors in Sports Medicine in Chicago Magazine in January 2001. He has given over 120 presentations on various sports and work related illnesses and injuries.
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Steve Hartsock, M.D. is the Facility Medical Director of the downtown Chicago clinic. Dr. Hartsock attended the University of California, San Diego where he received a B.S. in BioMedical Engineering. He went to Indiana University for medical school and then completed a residency in Family Medicine at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. After residency, he relocated to Greensboro, NC where he completed a Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at Moses Cone Hospital in 2005. Dr. Hartsock is a board certified family physician who also specializes in Sports Medicine. He is also the team physician for the Chicago Shamrox Indoor Pro Lacrosse Team. Dr. Hartsock is also involved with several high school and college athletic teams around Chicago. Dr. Hartsock is a member of the USA Swimming sports medicine and science network.
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Sandra Bender, M.D. is the Facility Medical Director of the O'hare clinic. She is a Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Sports Medicine. Dr. Bender did her undergraduate work at the University of Chicago where she received a B.A. in Biology. After completing her undergraduate education, she remained at U of C as a researcher for five years prior to attending medical school. Dr. Bender attended Ross University School of Medicine, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City, OK. After residency, she returned to her native Chicago to complete her Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL in 2004. Prior to joining AOMS, Dr. Bender was one of the team physicians at Northwestern University. During her tenure at Northwestern, she provided primary care, musculoskeletal care, as well as, sideline coverage for numerous sports teams.
Dr. Bender has a special interest in eating disorders, general health maintenance, and sports medicine, especially as it relates to women and those individuals who are no longer atheletes but are still athletic, no matter what age.
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Gerald Cerniak, M.D. is a general surgeon with ten years' experience in Occupational Medicine. Dr. Cerniak completed his internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago after graduating from Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois. He completed his residency in general surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Cerniak has experience in general and vascular surgery, liposuction, vein injection sclerotherapy, laser treatment of venous, tattoo and other pigmented skin abnormalities.
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Alan Sisson, M.D. is a graduate of the Drake University College of Pharmacy. He practiced clinical pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist while attending the Northwestern University Medical School. He underwent residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as general surgery. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has practiced medicine for over 30 years, including in the Emergency Departments of Level 1 Trauma Centers. Dr. Sisson has been a guest speaker at numerous local, state and national conferences and director of several others including the National Conference in BioChemoNuclear Terrorism just subsequent to September 11th. He has served as the medical consultant for various industries regarding medical and pharmaceutical issues.
His particular area of interest is in traumatic injuries including their acute treatment and rehabilitation. He is a firm believer in minimizing drug therapies and educating patients on how to help themselves deal with diseases and heal more efficiently.
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Priti Khanna, M.D. is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. After completing her PM&R residency at Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Chicago, she completed an electrodiagnostic medicine fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin/ Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. She was an attending physician with Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital at Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital for two years and subsequently was an Assistant Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX for five years. She served as Medical Director at St. Paul University Hospital in Dallas for 2 1/2 years and as Medical Director for Parkland Memorial Hospital's EMG clinic for five years.
Dr. P. Khanna's interests include musculoskeletal medicine, electrodiagnosis and neuromuscular conditions. She has been active in presenting and publishing in various capacities. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Electrodiagnostic Medicine.
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Erica Becker, PA-C is an Illinois licensed, nationally certified Physician Assistant. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Hope College in Holland, MI. Erica received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Erica has had clinical experience in Family and Occupational Medicine. |
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Richard Dahl, PA-C is an Illinois licensed, nationally certified Physician Assistant. He attended the University of Illinois in Chicago where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. Richard earned his Masters of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL in 2009. He has clinical experience in Family and Emergency Medicine. |
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Jacey Howard, PA-C is an Illinois licensed and nationally certified Physician Assistant. She attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Jacey then earned her Master of Health Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Oklahoma Health Services Center. She has previously served as a provider in Family Medicine and urgent care. |
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Rachel Baugues, PA-C is an Illinois licensed and nationally certified Physician Assistant. She attended D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY where she earned a Bachelor of Science and Physician Assistant Studies Degree in 2006. Rachel has clinical experience in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Pre-Operative Anesthesia care. |
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