Dr. Erik Mikaitis

...Officer in 2022, Dr. Mikaitis has served as a champion of quality and compliance, implementing evidence-based processes to improve the delivery of care across the system. He implemented numerous quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes across CCH, including a new multifaceted strategy deployment system that resulted in significant improvement in the system’s sepsis prevention and treatment. Dr. Mikaitis enhanced the...

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Cook County Health’s division of oral and maxillofacial surgery has been an integral part of Cook County Health for nearly 100 years. We treat patients with injuries, diseases and defects of the head, neck, face, mouth and jaw. Conditions & Symptoms The Cook County Hospital Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery treats many conditions of the head and neck. Services...

Jesus Estrada

Jesus “Manny” Estrada serves at the Chief Operating Officer for Cermak Health Services. Mr. Estrada joined Cook County Health after having serviced as the Assistant Vice President of Operations at Corizon Health Inc. where he was responsible for the delivery of contracted medical services for four Maryland Department of Corrections regions. Prior to his time in Maryland, Mr. Estrada served...

Mark Spranca

...County participating in single and multi-site based human research studies, patient care, information technology, and health data science to evolve the delivery and effectiveness of clinical research. Mr. Spranca is a behavioral scientist with expertise in quality of care, patient experience, clinical decision support and health behavior. He is also an experienced builder of research operations. Prior to joining CCH,...

Primary Care

A primary care provider (PCP) is often your main contact at Cook County Health. Primary care doctors, sometimes called Family Medicine physicians, specialize in everyday health and can treat a range of health issues. If you require additional medical service, PCPs will refer you to a specialist. Preventing Illnesses Cook County Health PCPs care for your overall wellness and work...

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

...and quality of care across various healthcare delivery settings. Palliative care is by definition interdisciplinary. Thus, our fellows are able to draw upon and benefit from the expertise and instruction of other physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains and healthcare professionals involved in the assessment and treatment of the patient/family unit. Elizabeth “Lisa” Gobbi, MD Program Director Applications Applicants must fulfill...

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