Urology

Dr. Courtney Hollowell
Chairman of Urology
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Residency: University of Chicago
Fellowship: University of Chicago in Urologic Oncology
Interests: Oncology, Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Patricia Vidal
Program Director
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Interests: Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer, General Urology

Dr. John Houston
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship: Northwestern University in Pediatric Urology
Interests: Pediatric Urology, Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Mark Wille
Medical School: University of Chicago School of Medicine
Residency: University of Chicago
Interests: Endourology, General Urology

Dr. Traci Beck
Medical School: University of Pittsburg Medical College
Residency: University of Chicago
Fellowship: Cedar Sinai in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Interests: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Ryan Dobbs
Medical School: Emory University
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Interests: Robotic Surgery, Endourology, Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Florian Stroie
Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Cook County Health
Fellowship: University of South Florida in Andrology and Sexual Medicine
Interests: Men’s Sexual Health

Chief Residents, PGY-5

Osamah Hasan
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergrad: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: Midwestern College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interest: Male and female reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Fantasy football, cycling, swimming classes with my son

Grace Helene Sotelo
Hometown: Poway, CA
Undergrad: University of California Los Angeles
Medical School: Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University
Interest: General Urology
Hobbies: Going to sporting events and concerts, exploring Chicago restaurants, hot yoga, skiing, boogie boarding, spending time with family, learning how to be a new mom

PGY-4

Jonathan Alcantar
Hometown: Arroyo Grande, CA
Undergrad: Princeton University
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Interests: Endourology, Men’s Health, addressing health disparities and promoting health equity
Hobbies: Exploring Chicago’s food scene, biking/running around the city, planning out vacations, NBA

Nkiruka Odeluga
Hometown: Bay Area, CA
Undergrad: University of California Santa Barbara
Medical School: Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Reconstructive Surgery, Gender Affirming Surgery
Hobbies: Anything that contributes to physical, intellectual, and spiritual improvement

PGY-3

Alina Gandrabur
Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergrad: Fordham University
Medical School: University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine
Interest: Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, tennis

Faris Najdawi
Hometown: Sioux City, IO
Undergrad: University of Iowa
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: General Urology, Oncology, Reconstructive surgery
Hobbies: Skiing, snowboarding, soccer, basketball

PGY-2

Emily Hahn
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Andrology, Pediatrics
Hobbies: Cooking, teaching her puppy new dog tricks, hiking, spending time with family

Brandon Piyevsky
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergrad: Northwestern University
Medical School: Wright State University
Interests: Robotic, Reconstructive Surgery
Hobbies: Cooking, seeing live music, mixology

PGY-1

Mustafa Farooqi
Hometown: Lisle, IL
Undergrad: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School
Interests: Robotic Surgery, Urologic Oncology, Men’s Health
Hobbies: Playing basketball, watching Chicago Bears football, spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants

Samuel Lassiter
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergrad: University of Colorado, Boulder
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Andrology, Robotics/Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hobbies: Rock-climbing, triathlons/marathons, skiing, hiking, knitting

Where Are Our Alumni Now

Class of 2024
– Private Practice in Bronx, NY
– Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Fellowship at Stanford University

Class of 2023
– Private Practice in Phoenix, AZ
– Private Practice in Maui, HI

Class of 2022
– Private Practice in Colorado Spring, CO
– Fellowship in Andrology and Sexual Medicine at
– University of South Florida Academic Urology in Chicago, IL

Class of 2021
– Private Practice in Pittsburgh, PA
– Private Practice in Westchester, NY

Class of 2020
– Fellowship in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at University of Southern California
–  Private Practice in Phoenix, AZ
– Private Practice in El Paso, TX

Class of 2019
– Private Practice in Los Alamitos, CA
– Fellowship in Andrology and Infertility at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
–  Private Practice in Rockford, IL

Class of 2018
– Academic Practice in Bronx, NY
– Private Practice at Kaiser Permanente in Tacoma, WA

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• We accept fourth year medical students who are interested in doing a Sub-I rotation at Cook County Health between July till the end of September
• If you are interested in rotating with us and learning more about out program, please visit: Cookcountyhealth.org - under Education & Research and click on Medical Student Rotations and then email completed forms to our Program Coordinator Maire Leahy [email protected]