Welcome to the University of Illinois College of Medicine's Speaker's Directory. To find a speaker/source for a particular subject, please choose from one of the menus below.

After you make your selections, you will see the following:

Subject
Speaker's name
Topics the speaker can address
What audiences the speaker can address
(M=Media, HP=health professionals, CG=Community groups)
How to contact the speaker

If the speaker can be contacted through the College' public relations office, call (815) 395-5920.

The directory will also indicate which health system or hospital (if applicable) through which the speaker may be contacted.

For SwedishAmerican Health System, call (815) 966-2066
For OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, call (815) 395-5342
For Rockford Health System, call (815) 971-6239

All speakers can be reached through the College's public relations office. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, please call the College's public relations office at (815) 395-5920. Thanks for visiting!

If you have any problems with these pages, please call the PR office or e-mail blockjen@uic.edu.

Acid peptic disorders

VICARI, JOSEPH, MD
Topics: Esophageal disease, acid-peptic disorders of the stomach (ulcer disease, helcrobacterpylori, etc.) CG and HP. Contact directly 397-7340.

ADD/ADHD

AGUSTSSON-MATHERS, ANN
Topics: Anxiety disorders, depression, ADD.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 397-7654.

GELLER, STEPHEN C, MD
Topics: Geriatrics, nursing home care, ADD/ADHD and related neuro-cognitive conditions, mental retardation, general internal medicine.
M and CG.
Contact through the College's PR office and directly 654-7500.

O'ROURKE, DANIEL J, MD
Topics: Internal medicine and ADD, lipids, addictions, depression and obesity.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 344-3277.

Addictions

GARRY, CONNIE
Topics: Addictions including sex addiction, impaired professionals, gay/lesbian health issues, stress management, computer/net abuse in the workplace.
CG and HP.
Contact directly 395-5870 and e-mail (cgarry@uic.edu).

O'ROURKE, DANIEL J, MD
Topics: Internal medicine and ADD, lipids, addictions, depression and obesity.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 344-3277.

Asthma/Allergies

MILLIN, KRISTIN, MD

Topics: Adolescent medicine, pediatrics and asthma.

M, CG and HP.

Contact through the College's PR office.

FRENKEL, L D, MD
Topics: Ped infections diseases, allergy, immunology, microbiology, vaccination, virology, general pediatrics, child advocacy, asthma, vaccine preventable diseases, epidemiology, new flu vaccine.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through either the College's PR office or directly at 395-5591.

ZEITZ, HOWARD J, MD
Topics: Asthma and allergy (best practices in education), hay fever, asthma, hives, medication allergies, food allergies, bee sting allergies, latex allergies, skin allergies.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

ROYCE, JEFFREY S, MD
Topics: Asthma, migraines.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 391-7610..

REVIS, PAUL, MD
Topics: All skin related topics including skin cancer, antiaging advances in skin care, psoriasis, acne, eczema, hair loss, work related skin allergies and problems, cosmetics, facial peels.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the hospital/health system's PR office (SwedishAmerican or Saint Anthony).

Anemia

MORALES, PABLO, MD
Topics: Neonatology/pediatrics, use of steroids in the premature infant and theophylline, erythropoietian and anemia of prematurity.
Contact directly 971-5060 and e-mail (pmorales@uic.edu).

Aneurysms

ALEXANDER, TODD, MD
Topics: Brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, sports-related head, spine injuries and peripheral nerve problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome).
M, CG and HP.

Contact directly at 397-0077.

ASNER, NESHER G, MD
Topics: Neurosurgery, brain and spine trauma, surgery, tumors, aneurysms, hydrocephalus, low back pain and neck pain.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 965-9548 and e-mail (neshera@uic.edu).

KLAZURA, PAUL L, MD
Topics: Vascular surgery, aortic aneurysm disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 964-6027 and e-mail (artoree@yahoo.com).

Anxiety

MAGNUS, J GEOFFREY
Topics: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, hypnosis, sex offenders, sexual issues, adolescents, pain management actions, Asperger's, autism and PDD.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 395-5870.

KASHIMA, KATHLEEN, Ph.D.
Topics: Student issues in medical school.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

AGUSTSSON-MATHERS, ANN
Topics: Anxiety disorders, depression, ADD.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 397-7654.

Aortic Aneurysm Disease

KLAZURA, PAUL L, MD
Topics: Vascular surgery, aortic aneurysm disease, carotid artery disease, peripheral vascular disease.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 964-6027 and e-mail (artoree@yahoo.com).

Asperger's Syndrome

MAGNUS, J GEOFFREY
Topics: Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, depression, ADHD, hypnosis, sex offenders, sexual issues, adolescents, pain management actions, autism and PDD. 
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 395-5870.

Brain tumors

ALEXANDER, TODD, MD
Topics: Brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, sports-related head and spine injuries, peripheral nerve problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome).
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 397-0077.

Breast diseases

WANG, MIAN-YING
Topics: Chemical and hormonal carcinogenesis in the mammary gland of female SD rats and ACI rats.  Breast cancer prevention at the intiation stage with natural products including Tahitian Noni juice, MSM, herbs and other significant natural products.  DNA adducts induced by chemical carcinogens, cigarette-smoke, female hormones, lipid peroxides and malondialdehyde in animals.  DNA adduct detection in target tissues of patients with breast, lung, pancreatic, endometrial cancer by a highly sensitive technique: 32P- poslabeling assay.  Chemopreventive studies of cardiovascular diseases, menopause and aging with natural products. 

M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

HAJEK, DONALD F, MD

Topics: Hematology and oncology, breast cancer prevention with SERMS plus other clinical cancer treatment studies.

CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office and the hospital/health system's PR office(SwedishAmerican Hospital).

Cardiovascular disease

CHRISTENSEN, PAUL M, MD
Topics: Cardiovascular disease.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 398-3000 ext. 340.

WANG, MIAN-YING

Topics: Chemical and hormonal carcinogenesis in the mammary gland of female SD rats and ACI rats.  Breast cancer prevention at the intiation stage with natural products including Tahitian Noni juice, MSM, herbs and other significant natural products.  DNA adducts induced by chemical carcinogens, cigarette-smoke, female hormones, lipid peroxides and malondialdehyde in animals.  DNA adduct detection in target tissues of patients with breast, lung, pancreatic, endometrial cancer by a highly sensitive technique: 32P- poslabeling assay.  Chemopreventive studies of cardiovascular diseases, menopause and aging with natural products.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Cholesterol/Lipid disorders

PENSABENE, JOSEPH F, MD, FACC
Topics: Coronary artery disease, interventional cardiology, risk factors for coronary artery disease, cholesterol and lipid disorders, congestive heart failure.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly
398-3000 and e-mail (rockdoc1@worldnet.att.net).

Chronic sinus disease

FERGUSON, JONATHAN L, MD
Topics: Dizziness, chronic sinus disease, head and neck cancer, Medical practice management, airway management, patient satisfaction in medical practice.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 398-3277.

Cleft palate

MURPHY, DEAN J, DDS

Topics: Orthopedics/orthodontics, TMJ, cleft palate treatment, fluoride.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 636-2992.

SEAVER, EARL J
Topics: Cleft palate/craniofacial anomalies, speech production, speech disorders.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office, directly 753-1486 and e-mail (eseaver@niu.edu).

Colorectal cancer

FRAKES, JAMES T, MD, MS
Topics: Endoscopy, particularly therapeutic pancreatic/biliary endoscopy (ERCP), colorectal cancer screening and hepatitis C.

M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office, the hospital/health system's PR office (OSF Saint Anthony), directly 397-7340 and e-mail dfrakes@rockfordgi.com.

Depression

KASHIMA, KATHLEEN, Ph.D.
Topics: Student issues in medical school.
M, CG and HP.

Contact through the College's PR office.

MAGNUS, GEOFFREY
Topics: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, hypnosis, sex offenders, sexual issues, adolescents, pain management action, Asperger's, autism and PDD.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 395-5870.

AGUSTSSON-MATHERS, ANN
Topics: Anxiety disorders, depression, ADD.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 397-7654.

O'ROURKE, DANIEL J, MD
Topics: Internal medicine and ADD, lipids, addictions, depression and obesity.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 344-3277.

SRIVASTAVA, UMA, MD
Topics: Psychiatry, women and depression, chronic mental illness, Mental health related issues.
HP.
Contact directly at 720-4960.

Diabetes

REITH, PAUL, MD
Topics: Diabetes care and general endocrinology topics (thyroid, adrenal, pituitary and calcium metabolism related topics).
CG and HP.
Contact directly 547-5461 and e-mail (preith@uic.edu).

SCHELLHASE, KENNETH, MD, MPH
Topics: Effectiveness/outcomes of medical practice, public health, national health policy, medical ethics, outcomes of adult diabetes screening
M, CG and HP
Contact through the College's PR office

WARNER, JOELLA, RN, MAT, CDE

Topics: Diabetes, quality improvement.

CG and HP.

Contact directly at 395-5703.

WERCKLE, MICHAEL A, MD
Topics: Geriatrics, diabetes, Alzheimer's, use of psychotric medicine in the elderly.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 971-2916.

HOLDEN, JOHN PATRICK, MD
Topics: Infertility, advanced reproductive technologies, Menopause, endometriosis, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, type 2 diabetes, Reavan's Syndrome (Syndrome X), fertilit-enhancing surgical techniques. 
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Dizziness

FERGUSON, JONATHAN L, MD
Topics: Dizziness, chronic sinus disease, head and neck cancer, Medical practice management, airway management, patient satisfaction in medical practice.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 398-3277.

HOLDEN, JOHN PATRICK, MD
Topics: Infertility, advanced reproductive technologies,
Menopause, endometriosis, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, type 2 diabetes, Reavan's Syndrome (Syndrome X), fertility-enhancing surgical techniques.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Endometriosis

MILLER, JAMES D, MD
Topics: Women's healthcare, women's healthcare policy, legislation in women's healthcare, menopause, endometriosis, patient compliance with medical therapy.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through his secretary at 637-0014.

HOLDEN, JOHN PATRICK, MD
Topics: Infertility, advanced reproductive technologies, Menopause, endometriosis, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, type 2 diabetes, Reavan's Syndrome (Syndrome X), fertility-enhancing surgical techniques.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Eye diseases

COPPOLETTI, RICHARD T, MD
Topics: Eye surgery, eye diseases, retinal disease, glaucoma, refractive surgery, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, cataract surgery, children and eye disease and surgery, medical diseases with ocular symptoms.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

FOWELL, SUSAN, MD
Topics: Diseases of vitreous and retina, diabetic retinopathy, Macular degeneration, retinopathy of prematurity, detached retina, ocular trauma, AIDS and AIDS related eye diseases.
CG and HP.
Contact directly at 226-4990.

MILLER, RICHARD A, MD

Topics: Cataract surgery, corneal diseases and transplantation, glaucoma.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 226-1500.

General psychiatric disorders

GARCIA, RAYMOND C, MD
Topics: General adult psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry.

M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

CADIGAN, ELISE, LCSW
Topics: Behavioral health - children and adolescents--development and adjustment, trauma in children and adults, single-incident and traumatic abuse, critical incident stress management, effective use of EMDR (eye movement, desensitization and reprocessing), issues of stress and physical health (i.e. divorce).
CG, HP and Medical Students.
Contact through the College's PR office.

SRIVASTAVA, UMA, MD

Topics: Psychiatry, women and depression, chronic mental illness, Mental health related issues.
HP.
Contact directly at 720-4960.

VAUGHN, JOE, Ph.D.
Topics: Clinical psychology, men's issues, relationship issues, psychology and spirituality(Christianperspective primarily).
CG and HP.

Contact through the College's PR office.

Head and neck cancer

FERGUSON, JONATHAN L, MD
Topics: Dizziness, chronic sinus disease, head and neck cancer, Medical practice management,airway management, patient satisfaction in medical practice.M, CG and HP.

Contact directly at 398-3277.

Heartburn

NELLIGAN, GREG MD
Topics: Hepatitis, reflux, inflammatory bowel, antioxidants, lipids from a GI view, most GI topics. M, CG and HP. Contact through the College's PR office and the hospital/health system's PR office (Rockford

Health System).

Hyperlipidemia

JASEK, ANDREW, MD
Topics: Internal medicine, neurology, osteoporosis, hyperlipidemia hospital based medicine.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office and the hospital/health system's PR office (Rockford Health System).

Infertility

BURMEISTER, RONALD E, MD

Topics: Infertility.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through Reproductive Health & Fertility Center, 973 Featherstone Road, Rockford, IL, 61107.  Phone: 986-3737.

GRACZYKOWSKI, JACEK W, MD
Topics: Fertility, menopause, reproductive endocrinology, effects of infertility treatment.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the hospital/health system's PR office (Rockford Health System).

HOLDEN, JOHN PATRICK, MDTopics: Infertility, advanced reproductive technologies, Menopause, endometriosis, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, type 2 diabetes, Reavan's Syndrome (Syndrome X), fertiltiy-enhancing surgical techniques.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

SAWETAWAN, CHIRAVUDH, MD

Topics: Infertility and reproductive endocrinology.

CG and HP.
Contact through Reproductive Health & Fertility Center at 986-3737 or email at www.FRES-RHFC.com.

Inflammatory bowel

NELLIGAN, GREG MD

Topics: Hepatitis, reflux, inflammatory bowel, antioxidants, lipids from a GI view, most GI topics.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office and the hospital/health system's PR office (Rockford Health System).

PRABHAKAR, LAWRENCE P, MD
Topics: Colon and rectal surgery, laporoscopic colon surgery, inflammatory bowel disease.

M, CG and HP.
Contact his office directly at 397-7900.

Lupus

DANSDILL, DAVID, MDTopics: Arthritis, muscoloskeletal medicine, pain, osteoporosis, lupus, new meds for arthritis and pain.

M, CG and HP.
Contact direclty at 398-9491.

GILMER, KEITH, MD
Topics: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis.
CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Male impotence

CORCORAN, DENNIS M, MD
Topics: Urology innovations in the treatment of prostate ca (seed implantation), "being a good citizen" (i.e. organ donation and advances in organ transplantation), prostate gland (an owner's guide), advances in the medical treatment of prostate obstruction, prostate cancer and male impotence.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the hospital/health system's PR office (OSF Saint Anhtony)

Menopause

MILLER, JAMES D, MD
Topics: Women's healthcare, women's healthcare policy, legislation in women's healthcare, menopause, endometriosis, patient compliance with medical therapy.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through his secretary at 637-0014.

GRACZYKOWSKI, JACEK W, MD

Topics: Fertility, menopause, reproductive endocrinology, effects of infertility treatment.
M, CG and HP. Contact through the hospital/health system's PR offic (Rockford Health System).

HOLDEN, JOHN PATRICK, MD
Topics: Infertility, advanced reproductive technologies, Menopause, endometriosis, hirsuitism, menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome, type 2 diabetes, Reavan's Syndrome (Syndrome X), fertility-enhancing surgical techniques.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

KLINK, EDWARD W, MDTopics: Synthetic hormone replacement therapy vs natural hormone replacement therapy, gynecology, menopause, PMS, osteoporosis, sexual counseling.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Mental retardation

GELLER, STEPHEN C, MD
Topics: Geriatrics, nursing home care, ADD/ADHD and related neuro-cognitive conditions, mentalretardation, general internal
Medicine.
M and CG.
Contact through the College's PR office and directly 654-7500.

Migraines

ROYCE, JEFFREY S, MD
Topics: Asthma, migraines.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 391-7610..

Muscoskeletal pain

DANSDILL, DAVID, MD
Topics: Arthritis, muscoloskeletal medicine, pain, osteoporosis, lupus, new meds for arthritis and pain.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 398-9491.

Obesity

O'ROURKE, DANIEL J, MD
Topics: Internal medicine and ADD, lipids, addictions, depression and obesity.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 344-3277.

Osteoporosis

GILMER, KEITH, MD
Topics: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis.
CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

DANSDILL, DAVID, MD
Topics: Arthritis, muscoloskeletal medicine, pain, osteoporosis, lupus, new meds for arthritis andpain.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 398-9491.

JASEK, ANDREW, MD
Topics: Internal medicine, neurology, osteoporosis, hyperlipidemia hospital based medicine.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office and the hospital/health system's PR office (Rockford Health System).

KLINK, EDWARD W, MD
Topics: Synthetic hormone replacement therapy vs natural hormone replacement therapy, gynecology, menopause, PMS, osteoporosis, sexual counseling.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Parkinson's Disease

ALEXANDER, TODD, MD
Topics: Brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, sports-related head and spine injuries, peripheral nerve problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome).
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 397-0077.

Parasitic/tropical diseases

RAMASWAMY, K, MD
Topics: Immunology, tropical diseases, parasitic infections, cytokines, mucosal immunity against infections diseases, immunodermatology, bone marrow transplantation, molecular immunology, DNA vaccine.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

Pediatric infectious diseases

FRENKEL, L D, MD
Topics: Pediatric infectious diseases, allergy, immunology, Microbiology, vaccination, virology, general pediatrics, child advocacy, asthma, vaccine preventable diseases, epidemiology, new flu vaccine.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through either the College's PR office or directly at 395-5591.

Prostate cancer

CORCORAN, DENNIS M, MD
Topics: Urology innovations in the treatment of prostate ca (seed implantation), "being a good citizen" (i.e. organ donation and advances in organ transplantation), prostate gland (an owner's guide), advances in the medical treatment of prostate obstruction, prostate cancer and male impotence.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the hospital/health system's PR office (OSF Saint Anthony).

SWIFT, D L, MD
Topics: Urology, prostate cancer, BPH.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 398-4057.

Rheumatoid arthritis

GILMER, KEITH, MD
Topics: Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis.
CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office.

BEAR, BRIAN JEFFERY, MD
Topics: Orthopaedic surgery, sports injuries, conditions involving the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, hand), rheumatoid arthritis involvement in the upper extremity, wrist pain.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office; the hospital/health system's PR office ( and directly 398-9491.

Skin disease

AL-BASHA, MARIA, MD
Topics: Skin cancer, new trends in anti-aging strategies. Any dermatology topic (i.e. poison ivy, atopic dermatitis, fungal infection).
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly 229-9333.

REVIS, PAUL, MD
Topics: All skin related topics including skin cancer, antiaging advances in skin care, psoriasis, acne, eczema, hair loss, work related skin allergies and problems, cosmetics, facial peels.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the hospital/health system's PR office (SwedishAmerican or Saint Anthony).

Speech disorders

SEAVER, EARL J
Topics: Cleft palate/craniofacial anomalies, speech production, speech disorders.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office, directly 753-1486 and e-mail (eseaver@uic.edu).

Sports injuries

ALEXANDER, TODD, MD
Topics: Brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, sports-related head and spine injuries, peripheral nerve problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome).
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 397-0077.

BEAR, BRIAN JEFFERY, MD
Topics: Orthopaedic surgery, sports injuries, conditions involving the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, hand), rheumatoid arthritis involvement in the upper extremity, wrist pain.
M, CG and HP.
Contact through the College's PR office; the hospital/health system's PR office and directly 398-9491.

DANNENMAIER, BILL, MD
Topics: Orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement, adult and children's orthopaedic injuries.
CG and HP.
Contact directly at 397-8187.

WHITE, THOMAS C, MD
Topics: Pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle, sports medicine, joint replacement.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at Orthopedic Associates of No. Illinois, 1235 North Mulford Road.  Phone: 484-9999 and 484-4242.

Tumors

ALEXANDER, TODD, MD
Topics: Brain tumors, brain aneurysms, spinal reconstructive surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, sports-related head and spine injuries, peripheral nerve problems (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome).
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 397-0077.

ASNER, NESHER G, MD
Topics: Neurosurgery, brain and spine trauma, surgery, tumors, aneurysms, hydrocephalus, low back pain, neck pain.
M, CG and HP.
Contact directly at 965-9548 and e-mail (neshera@uic.edu).