The University of Chicago Academy of Clinical Excellence recognizes highly skilled and respected healthcare professionals who exemplify the highest standards of medical practice. Renowned for their expertise, sharp clinical acumen, and compassionate bedside manner, these clinicians are sought after by both patients and colleagues. With a deep understanding of medical conditions and a lifelong commitment to providing effective, empathetic care, they embody the pinnacle of clinical excellence. As leaders in their field, they inspire peers and set the standard for excellence in medicine, shaping the future of healthcare through their dedication and skill.
Fellows of the Academy will be inducted each year. The founding fellows of the academy will be recognized Monday February 10th at 6pm in the DCAM 4th floor atrium.
Fuad Baroody, MD
Professor of Surgery
Gini Fleming, MD
Professor of Medicine
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Committee on Cancer Biology
Committee on Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
Brian S. Funaki, MD FSIR FAHA FCIRSE
Professor of Radiology
John Gnezda, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
Lawrence Gottlieb, MD
Professor of Surgery
Catherine Harth, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Daniel J. Haraf, MD
Clinical Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology
Medical Director, Radiation Oncology
Seenu Mavidi Hariprasad, MD
Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Shui-Chin Lee Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Rex C. Haydon, MD PhD
Simon and Kalt Families Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine
Javad Hekmatpanah, MD
Professor of Neurological Surgery
John Hart, MD
Professor of Pathology
Professor of Medicine
Nora T. Jaskowiak, MD
Professor of Surgery
Keriann Kordas, MSN, APN
Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy Program
James W. Mitchell, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Mark Myren, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Cardiac Surgery
Michael O'Connor, MD
Professor of Anesthesia and Critical Care
Professor of Medicine
Annemarie O’Connor, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CBRN
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, Burn and Complex Wound Care
Aytekin Oto, MD MBA
Chief Physician & Dean for Clinical Affairs
Professor of Radiology
Professor of Surgery
Bansari Patel, DNP, ACHPN
Advanced Practice Nurse, Inpatient Palliative Medicine Consult Service
Mitchell C. Posner, MD
Thomas D. Jones Distinguished Service Professor of Surgery
Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology
Helene Rubeiz, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
Carol Semrad, MD
Professor of Medicine
Wendy Stock, MD
Anjuli Seth Nayak Professor of Medicine
Committee on Cancer Biology
Committee on Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
Debra B Stulberg, MD
Chair of Family Medicine
Professor of Family Medicine
Daniel Yohanna, MD
Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
