Aug
21
Dr. Ravi Nemivant, a sleep specialist contributes to the Naperville Sun’s story on couples sleeping in separate beds
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Dr. Ravi Nemivant, a sleep specialist contributes to the Naperville Sun’s story on couples sleeping in separate beds.
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A dedicated and specialized physician, Dr. Nemivant brings pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine proficiency to his role at DuPage Medical Group. Dr. Nemivant’s professional experience is highlighted by numerous teaching awards, research and being published in medical journals. His clinical interests include caring for the critically ill, asthma, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, lung cancer, thoracic oncology, all pulmonary diseases and adults suffering from sleep disorders - specifically sleep apnea and snoring.
Dr. Nemivant received his medical degree in 1998 from Rush Medical College in Chicago where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. In 2002, he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Chicago’s Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center where he was intern and resident of the year. He was named Chief Resident in 2001-2002. He completed fellowship training in Pulmonary & Critical Care medicine at Loyola University Medical Center and Hines Veterans Administration Medical Center in Maywood from 2002-2005. He was named Chief Fellow at Loyola University Medical Center 2004-2005 and elected Fellow of the Year in 2005.
Dr. Nemivant is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Chicago Thoracic Society. He is affiliated with Central DuPage, Edward and Good Samaritan Hospitals and is on the academic staff at Loyola University Medical Center.
DuPage Medical Group in Naperville at Edward Physician
100 Spalding Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
630 871 6699
Aug
16
DuPage Medical Group COO Invited to Kiwanis Luncheon
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Glen Ellyn, August 15, 2007 - Rik Baier, Chief Operating Officer of DuPage Medical Group, was invited to speak at a Glen Ellyn Kiwanis meeting at Barone’s Restaurant. Mr. Baier presented an overview of the new medical facility currently under construction at 430 Pennsylvania Avenue, which will be replacing the old facility located at 454 Pennsylvania Avenue. The old building will eventually be demolished.
According to Mr. Baier, the new facility will consist of three floors, level one showcasing retail space at street level. The space will include an Optical Boutique but no other retail contracts have been decided as of yet. New services offered in the new facility will include expanded laboratory and physical therapy services, state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including a 64-slice CT and MRI, and an upscale women’s health services suite which includes digital mammography. There will be 21,000 more square feet of space in the new building.
“We are very excited to be able to provide the latest in technology to our patients in this new state-of-the-art facility. We feel the original founders of the Glen Ellyn Clinic would be pleased that we are continuing their vision of the best possible medical care for their patients.”, stated Mr. Baier.
Aug
15
Lifestyle Changes, Not Diets, Are Key To Losing Weight
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Dr. Jennifer Virant was recently featured on medicalnewstoday.com.
Lifestyle changes, not diets, are key to losing weight. It seems that new diet plans are published almost every day. Some of these diets might even help you lose weight. But many diets are so restrictive, either in calories or in variety, that they can be unhealthy in the long term. [Read The Full Article]
A member of our Internal Medicine Department, Dr. Virant brings to her practice both a caring, patient-centered philosophy as well as a medical research background. Her clinical interests include women’s health, heart disease, and diabetes. Dr. Virant has published in national medical journals and has presented her research to critical care physicians and medical students in conference and university settings.
Dr. Virant received her B.A. in Asian Studies at Duke University in 1991. In 1998, she earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, where she was honored with the Dean’s Teaching and Research Fellowships. She completed her internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu in 1999 and her residency in Internal Medicine at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center and Cook County Hospital in 2002.
Dr. Virant is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. She is affiliated with Good Samaritan and Hinsdale Hospital.
Aug
15
Dr. Brian Smart recently was installed as president of the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology for 2007-2008.
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DuPage Medical Group would like to congratulate Dr. Smart for his recent accomplishments.
A member of our Allergy & Immunology Department, Dr. Smart specializes in diagnosing and treating infants, children, and adolescents afflicted with allergies and asthma. His areas of clinical interest include allergy testing and immunology, chronic sinusitis, and immunodeficiency disorders, such as Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. Dr. Smart has significant pharmaceutical and scientific research experience and has been published extensively in top allergy, immunology, and pediatric medicine journals. In addition, he served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Dr. Smart received his medical degree in 1993 from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. He completed his Residency in Pediatrics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and completed his Fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr. Smart is a Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is affiliated with Central DuPage, Edward and Good Samaritan Hospitals.
Aug
14
Clinical Research at DuPage Medical Group
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Investigators at the DuPage Medical Group Center for Clinical Research have experience in the successful planning and execution of Phase II, III and IV clinical trials contributing to the development of novel drugs, biologics, devices and therapeutic interventions and to the expansion of indications.
Qualified full-time and part-time research nurse coordinators and research nurse practitioners are dedicated to the conduct of quality clinical trials.
Investigators and staff are trained in GCP and compliance with federal research regulations and guidelines.
Learn more about clinical research at DuPage Medical Group