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Tahseen J. Siddiqui, M.D, MRCPI


Infectious Disease Consultant
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Infectious Diseases

Chair, Infection Control & Vice Chair Department of Medicine
Humboldt Park Health (Norwegian American Hospital), Chicago

Infectious Disease Consultant & Chair, Infection Control
- Holy Cross Hospital/Mt. Sinai Health System, Chicago, IL
- Saint Bernard’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Roseland Community Hospital, Chicago, IL

Infectious Disease Specialist, Advocate Aurora Health

Asst. Professor of Medicine & Clinical Faculty

St. George University Medical School

Director of Medical Education, Telehealth Institute

President, Chicago Infectious Disease Physicians Group

Practice Profile:

Teleheath Institute:
Tahseen J. Siddiqui

Health News Today: https://pressrelease.healthcare/tahseen-j-siddiqui-md-mrcp-infectious-disease-specialist.html     
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Dr. Deepak Ariga, M.D


Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
HIV Specialist certification by the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
Clinical Tropical Medicine and Travelers Health certification by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Dr. Deepak Ariga is proud to call Chicagoland home. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Cook County Hospital and received his fellowship training in Infectious Diseases from Rush University Medical Center. With over 20 years of clinical, teaching, and leadership experience, Dr. Ariga looks forward to providing his patients with compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care.

Teia Atwood

FNP

Teia Atwood received her BSN from Rush University and her Masters in Science from North Park University, she is Board Certified in Adult Medicine with a background in Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Urgent Care, Long-Term Care & Occupational/Employee Health.

She served as Adjunct faculty at Governors State University providing instruction and clinical expertise for students in the FNP program. She has served as a provider for the Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer initiative providing PAP smears and breast exams for the underserved and uninsured population. She is passionate about providing excellent care and empowering patients to participate and collaborate in the health care process.

Patricia Ludwikowska

APRN

Patricia Ludwikowska is a graduate of Resurrection University where she received her master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner, nationally certified through AANP. Patricia is passionate about infectious disease work; she is dedicated to the health and wellness of each of her patients. Patricia has experience in providing direct patient care for over 10 years. Patricia assists Dr. Tahseen J. Siddiqui in managing and treating patients at Humboldt Park Health hospital and outpatient clinic. Outside of work she enjoys traveling to new places and learning about other cultures.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
English, Polish

CERTIFICATIONS:
- Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- BLS, ACLS

Adriane T. Weaver

MSN, FNP-C

Adriane T. Weaver is a hard-working knowledgeable nursing professional with over 14 years of extensive and diverse experience. She graduated from Chamberlain College of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing & and a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Family Medicine/Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her national certification through American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Adriane has experience in family medicine, emergency medicine, and infectious diseases. Adriane takes pride in being an excellent communicator and is passionate about the relationships she builds with patients and families while providing quality care. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.

She is the Infection Control Preventionist at Roseland Community Hospital and Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner at Chicago Infectious Disease Physicians.

Jaimie Reilly Cornwith

Physican Assistant

Jaimie is a nationally certified physician assistant who specializes in Infectious Disease. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and then earned her Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Jaimie provides patient-centered care at our Humboldt Park Health location and manages a wide variety of adult infectious diseases including COVID-19, HIV and viral hepatitis.

When Jaimie is not working, she enjoys traveling, working out and spending time with her family.

Matteo Betanzos

FNP/Primary Care/Infectious Disease & HIV

Mateo is highly qualified and skilled member of our team, with over 15 years of professional experience, while working as the advanced nurse practitioner at the Howard Brown Health, Ruth Rothstein CORE Center of John Stroger Hospital-Chicago, and Cook County Hospital after receiving his Master's degree in nursing from Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL in 2013. Beside managing a vast variety of general infectious diseases, he is especially passionate and knowledgeable about providing primary care to the patients with HIV infection in the LGBT community setting.

Blanca Palacios

Office Secretary / Schedular

Dr. Ghazala Nomani

HR, Billing, Coding & Credentialing Specialist

Dr Ghazala is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from American Academy of Professional Coders.

She has over twelve years of experience working with several medical billing/coding companies in the U.S and abroad, incorporating most appropriate ICD/CPT codes and ensuring timely and efficient billing, revenue reimbursements as well as collections from the insurance carriers and patients.

Dr Ghazala obtained her medical degree (M.B.B.S-Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery) from Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan in 1983 and completed her residency training in Emergency Medicine and Cardiology from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi in.1984. She practiced as a Family Physician (1984-92), Resident Medical Officer in Obstetrics & Gynecology at King Abdul Aziz Specialist Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia (1992-2005) and Senior Authorization Officer, Daman Health insurance Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2007- 2012).

She was appointed as Medical Billing Specialist at Doctors Medical Group, New York (2012- 2014), Billing, Coding, Collection & Credentialing Specialist at Integrated Health Care, Tinley Park, IL (2014 – 2017) and currently affiliated with Elite Practice Partners Inc. and Chicago Infectious Disease Physicians., Chicago, IL.

Dr. Mohammad Y. Nomani

Practice Manager
(Administrative Team)

Dr. Nomani possesses a vast experience in the field of medicine, both as a clinician and a health care administrator. He obtained his medical degree from Sindh Medical College, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

As the chief practice administrator/manager, he organizes our busy clinics and in-patients services, and coordinates between our healthcare providers and patients.

As an experienced and compassionate patient's advocate, Dr. Nomani, helps and guides our patients with their clinic appointments, health insurance related matters, medication prescriptions and pre-authorizations, patient's referrals, as well as finding solutions and providing useful resources to benefit our patients.

Sepas Siddiqui​

Assistant Practice Manager
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
(Administrative Team)

Sepas Siddiqui helps organizing and facilitating practice's day to day operations by coordinating between patients and our healthcare team, assisting Practice Manager in organizing and maintaining office records.

As a patient's liaison officer, Sepas plays important role in developing and maintaining patient-provider relationship, aiding our patients with their appointments, clinical documentation, and follow ups.

He provides technical support for the electronic database entry and records into the EHR, Practicefusion, integrating Telemedicine, Patient portal and moderating website, email communications, and telemarketing as well as ensures implementation of quality and risk assessment measures.