Nicole Geissen, DO, is a general thoracic surgeon at Rush. Double board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery and general surgery, she treats both benign and malignant diseases of the chest, including lung cancer, esophageal cancer, mediastinal masses and cysts, hiatal hernias and GERD, and hyperhydrosis. She specializes in minimally invasive techniques, both video-assisted and robotic-assisted procedures. She also has experience with the... Read More about Nicole M. Geissen, DO

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have six hospitals ranked among “America’s Best,” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital to be ranked No. 1 for 15 straight years, by U.S. News & World Report, 2026 – 2027. We are leading the quest for better care in the Chicago area and beyond. With more than 200 locations across Chicagoland, better care and better treatments... Read More about Northwestern Medicine Liver Transplant Care New Lenox

Dr. Jason Ghodasra, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity surgery. He offers advanced care using non-surgical treatments and minimally invasive techniques, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release, arthroscopy, and the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells. He treats a wide range of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions.

Dr. Anuj Puppala, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializes in joint replacement surgery of the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as arthroscopic surgery and fracture surgery. Additionally, Dr. Puppala performs minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacements, which are less painful and have shorter recovery times. Upon graduation from Northwestern University, Dr. Puppala attended medical school at the Chicago Medical... Read More about Anuj S. Puppala, MD

Cancer is life-altering and affects individuals both physically and emotionally. Yet, these are exciting times for Cancer patients as recent advances in the field of Oncology offer treatment options and tremendous hope for patients living with Cancer. Of utmost importance to me is to listen to and assess the medical and emotional state of my patients, figure out the most... Read More about Hope and Healing Cancer Services