Meet our Residents

Hello all! My name is Pei Hsuan (Jamie) Chan (He/Him/His). I was born and raised in Taiwan, then relocated to the United States when I was fifteen. I have two sisters (I’m the middle child). Growing up, my family mostly spoke Mandarin and Burmese at home, making me fluent in 3 languages. I have an adorable cat named Simba, and he is the joy of my life! He had accompanied me on my journey to become a physician. I enjoy spending time with Simba by walking along trails and parks in the neighborhood. My hobbies include photography, baking pastries and desserts, and cooking a variety of ethnic cuisines. I also like exploring the cities and

visiting cafes, tea shops, and restaurants in my free time. Game night and karaoke night are some of the group activities that I always look forward to! I have lived in California, Nevada, and, most recently, Michigan. While living in the Midwest, I picked up kayaking and chasing fall foliage. During my most recent travel, I visited a few famous attractions in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and even kayaked at Lake Superior! The breathtaking views at Tahquamenon Falls and Kitch-Iti-Kipi were some of my most memorable travel experiences (I highly recommend those places)! I enjoy the nature and suburb life in the Midwest but am super excited for a change of scenery and city adventure in Oak Park/Chicago!

I aim to practice Family Medicine focusing on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, women’s health, geriatric medicine, and procedures. I look forward to servicing the suburbs and communities of Oak Park.

Hi everyone! I grew up in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. For undergrad and medical school I have called West Texas my home. The main reason I wanted to become a doctor was because of the books I stumbled upon in undergrad such as Jerome Groopman’s How Doctors Think and Paul Farmer’s works over Partners in Health. I was fascinated with how these physicians studied and approached the challenges they faced in healthcare. In medical school, pursuing these curiosities led me to projects such as creating a social services map for patients at our free clinic. Some of my areas of interest include preventative medicine, behavioral health, and health policy. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing the saxophone and have been for the past 15 years. I used to avidly compete in the niche field of classical saxophone and am overly enthusiastic about overtone control. Another fun fact is that I am half Vietnamese. I love traveling and hope to visit my family in Vietnam again soon. I also love anything to do with being outdoors especially running, swimming, tennis, snowboarding, and hiking in national parks!

My name is Maryam and I grew up in Los Angeles, California.

My family immigrated from Pakistan in the 70s, and I grew up watching them navigate an unfamiliar medical system along with a new country and language. My passion for medicine blossomed through witnessing how proactive measures like health literacy and culture diversity impacted the health outcomes of my loved ones.

As a first-generation physician in my family, I am honored to prioritize the social and cultural determinants of health as I work with my patients. This has been a motivating factor as I’ve progressed through my training, and I hope to be able to serve underserved communities to the best of my ability throughout my career.

My proudest accomplishment to this end includes organizing a community-driven effort to collect funds, assemble, and distribute hygiene kits and meals to the homeless population of Southern California during the first wave of Covid-19. I hope to continue this type of work throughout my medical career and blend my passion for social justice with my career in medicine.

Outside of the hospital, I am a culinary enthusiast, enjoy singing, and have a passion for art and interior design. Having grown up in a foodie family, I find joy and relaxation in cooking and trying new recipes. I also loved to sing as a child, often performing in city choirs and showcases in my hometown.

At the end of a long day, I love working with my hands to paint, sew, sketch, and decorate. Unwinding with DIY and art projects allow me to relax and explore new art mediums.

Hello! My name is Lauren and I was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs (Barrington, IL) along with my two brothers. For my undergraduate studies, I attended the University of Illinois at Chicago as part of the Guaranteed Professional Program of Admissions (GPPA) for Medicine, where I earned my double-major in Biological Sciences and Psychology. During my gap year, I worked as a ski instructor in Mont Tremblant, Canada before attending the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where I developed my passion for primary care and family medicine. I am truly excited to be part of the West Suburban team, and I look forward to developing my skills as a clinician and becoming a great family physician! In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, traveling, reading, skiing, watching movies, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends.

Hello! I grew up in Portland, OR and received a bachelor’s degree in Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology at the University of Washington. I moved to Yakima, WA, a small town in eastern Washington, for medical school and loved learning and expanding my interest in the holistic approach of healthcare. It was during this time when I discovered a particular passion for mental health treatment and well-being, especially in underserved communities. I spent some time during medical school volunteering at a local suboxone clinic and developed a love for addiction medicine as well.

Spending most of my life living in Portland and Seattle, I have a natural fondness for outdoor activities. I love swimming, jogging, exploring the wonderful natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. My hobbies are largely rooted in arts, especially drawing, writing and filmmaking. I also enjoy exploring culturally rich areas by experiencing the different types of cuisine. I look forward to continuing these hobbies while serving the patient population in the Chicagoland area.