Displaying items by tag: Family Medicine Physician

Dr. Leslie Smebak is from a small town in Minnesota very close to the Canadian border. She grew up with parents who raised cattle. Her introduction to family medicine started there, as it was difficult to find a specialist nearby. Dr. Smebak attended Cornell College in Iowa as an undergraduate. She studied biochemistry there. Prior to attending the University of Chicago – Pritzker School of Medicine in Hyde Park, she worked as a nursing assistant in the University of Iowa hospital system. Dr. Smebak is very committed to the full spectrum practice of family medicine, with a particular interest in obstetrics. She completed residency at PCC, as part of the West Suburban Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program (Class of 2021). Someday, she would like to teach medicine to others. Outside of medicine, her interests are focused on the outdoors. She loves hiking, camping, and canoeing.

Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Dr. Morgan Beatty graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2018 and subsequently from the West Suburban/PCC Family Medicine Residency Program in 2021. She then completed a fellowship in Community Health at PCC before joining as a full-time clinician in 2022. In addition to English, she speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Beatty's interests include reproductive health, behavioral health, and health education. She is also passionate about health policy, health system reform, and community engagement. In her free time, you can probably find her in the garden or enjoying food with friends.

Dr. Sarah Carreon completed both her undergraduate and medical education at Loyola University Chicago in 2005.

A Chicago native, Dr. Joanna Curran earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science. She is completing her residency at PCC, as part of the West Suburban Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program.

Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Kathryn Stromdahl received her medical training from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University. She completed her residency at PCC, as part of the West Suburban Medical Center – Family Medicine Residency Program.

Chief Medical Officer, Paul Luning, MD, MPH has spent his entire career at PCC. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his medical degree from the University of Chicago – Pritzker School of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He joined PCC in 1995 after graduating from West Suburban Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program. He later completed PCC’s Fellowship in Community Medicine. Dr. Luning was promoted to Chief Medical Officer in 2007. He has been instrumental in the development and implementation of many programs at PCC, such as the Performance Improvement Program and PCC’s clinical program at The Boulevard, a local shelter for homeless individuals recovering from illness. He has received numerous honors and awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians and Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, Teacher of the Year from the West Suburban Family Medicine Residency Program (2003, 2007, 2012), and George O'Neill Leadership Award from the Illinois Primary Health Care Association.

Dr. Swartz is a family medicine physician who joined the PCC health care team in 2008. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College in 2005 and completed residency at the Medicine Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Swartz serves as PCC’s Medical Director of Electronic Health Records.

Dr. Smrha is a family medicine physician who received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. Dr. Smrha completed residency at West Suburban Medical Center Family Residency Program.

Dr. Sivasubramaniam completed her residency at PCC as part of the West Suburban Family Medicine Program. After graduating from Northwestern University, she earned her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago – Stritch School of Medicine.