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Meet the faculty

Haider Attarwala
Haider Attarwala, DO has particular interest in Addiction and Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Haider is the Osteopathic Outpatient Site Director.


Undergraduate: Cornell University
Medical School: Midwestern University CCOM
Residency: West Suburban Medical Center

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: Lutheran General offers an unbeatable combination of the benefits of a tertiary care center, full spectrum FM, and a wonderful residency program. I have been impressed with the dedication of faculty, availability of consultants, and many opportunities for teaching. This is a place where I can continue to grow and enjoy being a physician.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Leatherwork, and Video Games
  • Favorite Movie: Shogun Assassin
Farah Chaus, MD
Farah Chaus, MD has a particular interest in practice transformation and home-based care. Dr. Chaus is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate.

Undergraduate: Loyola University Chicago
Medical School: Chicago Medical School
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: The perfect amalgamation of academic excellence, great camaraderie and amazingly wonderful folks!
  • Hobbies/Interests: Henna designing, Traveling, Chicago..da Bears!
  • Favorite Quote: "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration" -- Thomas Alva Edison
Brian Chicoine, MD
Brian Chicoine, MD is the Medical Director of the Adult Down Syndrome Center and supervises the resident research and scholarly activity projects.


Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: As a medical student I chose ALGH because it was the highest quality Family Medicine program in the Chicago area and the attendings and residents seemed to be quality people and physicians. As a practicing physician, I came back to Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine for pretty much the same reasons. The opportunity to work and teach with this group was too attractive to pass up.
  • Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy being with my family - my wife, Kathy, and our 3 daughters, Emily, Caitlin, and Laura and our grandson, Cole, as well as our large extended family. I enjoy exercising in a variety of ways and look forward to my next triathlon.
  • Favorite TV Show: Sports. Baseball, hockey, football, basketball, soccer, and Australian football when I can find it on the television.
Erin Dominiak, MD
Erin Dominiak, MD practices at the Adult Down Syndrome Center and directs residency rotations there. Dr. Dominiak is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate.
Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: the caring staff and faculty, the fantastic hospital and programs
  • Hobbies/Interests: Playing with my cat, being with family and friends, swimming, exercising at Centre Club Fitness Center, reading, writing, playing on my iPad, gardening/yard work
  • Favorite Movie Quote: "The human spirit is more powerful than any drug and that is what needs to be nourished with work, play, friendship, family. These are the things that matter." Awakenings, 1990
Aashima Ghai

Aashima Ghai, DO is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate, who practices OMT in addition to full spectrum inpatient and outpatient medicine. Dr. Ghai is the Director of Osteopathic Education.

Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: Midwestern University CCOM
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine:  I chose Lutheran for many reasons including the people at the program. Along with academic excellence, everyone at the program creates a supportive family environment. Furthermore, the hospital and clinic have great opportunities and experiences necessary to excel as a physician. I also found the environment welcoming and saw that it provides the highest quality of patient care. I'm glad I get to continue to grow at this hospital.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Besides spending as much free time I can with friends and family I love to dance, travel and I'm always up for a good meal.
  • Favorite Quote: "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. " - Dalai Lama
Hannah Graham
Hannah Graham, MD practices at the Adult Down Syndrome Center. Dr. Graham is an ALGH Family Medicine Residency graduate.


Undergraduate: Valparaiso University
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: I first came to ALGH as a resident because it was invested in training excellent physicians in a supportive and collaborative environment. I am part of faculty now because I found ALGH to be all that and so much more. It is a joy to be part of this community, to work with these colleagues, and to practice medicine together.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my husband and children, including my daughter with Down syndrome. We love to hike, spend time outdoors, and see friends and family. I also love to cook and am learning to garden.
  • Favorite Quote: "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." - Frederick Buechner
Inna Gutman, MD
Inna Gutman, MD is the Family Medicine Program Director and is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate.

Undergraduate: Montclair State University
Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: Originally, I chose LGH Family Medicine for the strong reputation it had in the community both as a training program and as an institution. Many years later, I am still honored to be a part of this family. The faculty, residents, and staff continue to astound me in the supportive, caring, and inquisitive environment they create.
  • Hobbies/Interests: running after my children, and, sometimes, just running
  • Favorite Books: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Kimberly Miller
Kimberley Miller, PHD is a graduate from McLaren Behavioral Medicine Education Fellowship and Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Internship programs, who provides Evidence Based Interventions for a variety of behavioral and mental health conditions to patients in the practice and behavioral health education to Resident Physicians. Dr. Miller is the Director of Behavioral Health in the Family Medicine Residency.


Undergraduate: North Carolina State University
Graduate School: Palo Alto University
Fellowship: McLaren Flint Behavioral Medicine Education
Internship: Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hospital Adult PHP and CAM PHP

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: I initially applied to Lutheran based on the position available. What moved me to commit to the program was the recruitment process and interview. Throughout the process I was struck by the team camaraderie and respect for each other. I felt the same respect and value towards myself even as just prospective. Since starting the same sense of respect, camaraderie and support continues to be present each day. I also was excited by the program's dedication to innovation and improvement. The ideas I had for my role were met with enthusiasm and excitement that made me want to become a part of a team that is so eager to really embrace the "life-long learning" perspective of patient care.
  • Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my dog, Frank. I also enjoy cooking, baking, finding new places to eat, doing manicures for myself and friends and talking to my friends and family.
Bruce Perlow, MD
Bruce Perlow, MD is the Chair of the Recruitment Committee and the Medical Director of Nesset Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic.

Undergraduate: University of Illinois
Medical School: Rush University
Residency: MacNeal Memorial Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: Are you kidding? The people! I feel it is an honor and a privilege to work with the faculty and residents at our program. It is the reason I came in 1991, and the reason I have remained here. The group is like my extended family.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Fiction, jogging, parenting, current events - international; Judaic studies
  • Favorite Quote: "Know before whom you stand."
Tamar Perlow, MD
Tamar Perlow, MD is Director of Medical Student education

Undergraduate: University of Illinois
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: Mac Neal Memorial Hospital, Chief Resident

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: Tertiary care hospital that provides excellent care to patients from all backgrounds, warm, incredible faculty group, support staff, and residents that blend together to create a supportive family environment.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Piano, Photography, Interior Design, Baking, Reading.
  • Favorite Quote: "To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary."
Marcello Petti
Marcelo Petti, DO is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate, who practices inpatient, outpatient medicine and is the Osteopathic Inpatient Site Director


Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: A.T. Still University - Arizona
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: The vast array of clinical experiences and the flexibility for residents to forge their own path within Family Medicine. The people are welcoming, compassionate and driven; a group of outstanding professionals who strive for clinical and academic excellence in a supportive and collaborative environment. It is an honor to continue being a part of this family!
  • Hobbies/Interests: Music and sports. I love to play the drums, collect records, and curate playlists. I am an avid fan of Chicago sports, the Brazilian National Football Team, and São Paulo Futebol Clube!
  • Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
  • Favorite Food: Gnocchi
Patrick Piper, MD
Patrick Piper, MD is responsible for the Management of the Health Care Systems curriculum and the Family Medicine Inpatient Service. Dr. Piper is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate.

Undergraduate: Indiana University
Additional Graduate Studies: MBA, Northwestern Kellogg Graduate School of Management
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: Associates.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Running, swimming, reading, golf
  • Favorite Book: Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey
Philip Friere Skiba, DO, PhD, MS
Philip Friere Skiba, DO, PhD, MS is the Program Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Undergraduate:  Siena College
Medical School:  Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Union Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: ALGH has a long tradition of providing evidence-based, compassionate care in an educational environment.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Music
  • Favorite Thing: Anything with John Cusack
May Soliz
May KT Soliz, MD Is responsible for our Geriatric rotation and teaches in the nursing home.

Undergraduate: Northwestern University
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency: University of Chicago (NorthShore)
Fellowship: Rush University

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: The excellence in teaching, collaborative learning and compassionate patient care. The remarkable physicians, residents and staff I met on my interview day, and the family feel of the program drew me to Lutheran General.
  • Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, meditation and self-reflection, participating in races in Chicago and Chicagoland area, trying new restaurants, exploring nature and going on walks with my husband.
  • Favorite Foods: Biryani, mohinga and all fruits, especially oranges
Megan Stock, MD, MPH, MS
Megan Stock, MD, MPH, MS, Associate Program Director is responsible for our Family and Community Medicine rotation and Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery rotations. Dr. Stock Chairs the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC).

Undergraduate: DePaul University
Medical School: Tulane University
Residency: Saint Louis University

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: The people here are amazing! Everyone is so welcoming and willing to help. The academic focus combined with the community atmosphere create a stimulating, enjoyable environment in which to work. 
  • Hobbies/Interests: Dance, theater, art
  • Favorite Animal: I love dogs!
Erica Zak
Erica Zak, MD is an ALGH Family Medicine residency graduate, who practices inpatient, outpatient and nursing home medicine.


Undergraduate: Saint Louis University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

  • Reason I chose Advocate Lutheran General Family Medicine: I chose to come to LGH for my residency because of the people and they are also why I chose to join as faculty. My residency experience had great opportunities for learning, support for my professional goals, but most importantly, supportive and caring faculty and staff. I am very grateful to be able to continue to work in this environment while providing similar experiences for our residents.
  • Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, cooking, gardening