Kristin Bean holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master's degree in physician assistant studies from Rush University in Chicago, where she also completed a specialty year in emergency medicine.
Kristin is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM).
She became an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) in 2020 to better meet the needs of her breastfeeding patients and their babies. She also serves as a content writer for Hippo Education, writing practice questions for board exams as well as podcast content for physician assistants and students.
Kristin believes that every patient deserves the same quality of care and respect, regardless of socioeconomic status. She believes in holistic care and shared decision making, and she encourages patients to take an active role in their own health.
Kristin is fluent in Spanish and has participated in medical mission trips to Honduras and the Dominican Republic. She and her husband enjoy global travel and their favorite vacation spot is Andalucia, Spain. When she’s not working, Kristin enjoys hiking, singing, playing the piano, podcasts, gardening, and reading. In her spare time, she serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for children in the foster care system.
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Neha Dalal is a board-certified physician assistant, with many years of OB-GYN experience. She graduated with a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Iowa and completed her master of science and the physician assistant program at A.T. Still University in Arizona.
Neha treats patients with a wide variety of OB-GYN needs, including obstetrical care and gynecological issues and routine well woman annual exams. She takes an interest in discussing preventive health and contraceptive care.
She has also participated in medical missions and a medical rotation in India. She can communicate fluently in Hindi, Gujarati, and Spanish. Neha is committed to serving the healthcare needs of patients and enjoys community events that promote the importance of good health.
Outside of work, Neha enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. Neha lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband and two children. She looks forward to meeting you.
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Mireya Ledesma is an extremely dedicated board-certified physician assistant and fellow member of American Academy of Physician Assistants and Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants with nearly 20 years’ experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She received her bachelor of science in nursing from Loyola University of Chicago and a master of medical science from St Francis University.
Mireya is highly regarded for her skilled assessments and thoroughness. She enjoys providing care to women at all stages of life, from adolescence through menopause, including high-risk prenatal care, preventive annual gynecological exams, and urogynecology care. She is dedicated to helping make high-quality, comprehensive medical care accessible to all women.
Mireya is a fluent Spanish speaker, which has been a tremendous asset for many of our Spanish-speaking patients. She is committed to providing outstanding care to women in the communities we serve. Mireya has also delivered gynecology care to high-risk patients during a medical mission to the Dominican Republic.
When she’s not at work, Mireya enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending as much time possible with her family and friends.
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Laura Lopez is a board-certified physician assistant who specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. She treats women at all stages of life, including for routine gynecological exams and obstetrical care. Laura also has a special interest in contraceptive care and family planning; she is committed to spending time discussing birth control with her younger female patients.
Laura strives to build a positive professional connection with her patients, which she finds personally rewarding and helps to provide the women she serves with a better overall healthcare experience.
Dedicated to improving access to healthcare for all women, Laura has always felt driven to provide care for underserved communities in the Chicagoland area. She has also participated in global medical outreach in third-world countries.
Laura is fluent in Spanish and English.
In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time at the lake with family and traveling to new places.
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Neha B. Shah is a board-certified physician assistant. She was born in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and has spent most of her life in the Chicago area.
Neha received her bachelor of science from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois, and her master of science in physician assistant studies from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is licensed by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Neha is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants.
Neha has been practicing in the OB-GYN field since 2007 and enjoys all aspects of women’s health. She enjoys seeing patients at their annual well-woman exam, as well as between visits for various gynecological needs, including contraception counseling. Neha also enjoys caring for patients with routine and high-risk pregnancies. She has a special interest in helping her patients manage gestational diabetes.
Neha prides herself on her excellent listening skills and being easy to talk to about sensitive subjects. She also takes the time needed to help patients understand their medical diagnoses, work-up, and treatment options.
She speaks both Gujarati and Spanish. Neha contributes her time at faith-based health fairs and participates in the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk.
In her spare time, Neha enjoys reading, dancing, and listening to music.
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