Department of Medicine
About UsDedicated to the future of care
The Department of Medicine provides residents with a thorough, broad-based education while giving patients individualized care through Feinberg-affiliated hospitals and care sites and conducting high-level basic and clinical research through our 12 specialized internal medicine divisions.
The unique culture at the Department of Medicine is built on its rich history of research and clinical innovation embedded in an exceptional clinical environment, driven by faculty and staff whose commitment and talent create patient care improvements through scientific advance.
These extraordinary strengths allow the Department to adapt to tremendous challenges and opportunities that are arising in healthcare. We have seen more change over recent years than in many preceding decades. As each of us contributes to expanding what we can achieve, we are driven by the same core mission: Patients First.”
What We Do
Faculty Spotlight
Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) and Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
The lab of Dr. Marcus E. Peter studies various forms of cell death including apoptosis, which is a fundamental process to regulate homeostasis of all tissues and to eliminate unwanted cells specifically in the immune system. Another interest lies in the study of RNA interference and based on toxic RNAs to development a novel form of cancer treatment. The laboratory is located within the Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern University.
Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
Cancer prevention and screening, Primary care internal medicine, Women's healthcare
Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)
Infectious diseases
Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology), Microbiology-Immunology and Pathology
Cancer immunology and immunotherapy. The Zhang laboratory functions as an integrated translational research program with the goal of designing and developing new immunotherapies and immunologic strategies for cancer treatment. The ongoing projects are focused on dissecting the molecular mechanisms used for tumor immune evasion based on the cutting-edge technical platforms.
Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) and Surgery (Gastrointestinal)
Dr. Komanduri is an internationally recognized expert in advanced endoscopy and Barrett's esophagus. He serves as the Medical Director for the GI Lab and Director of Interventional Endoscopy. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts in Gastroenterology and serves as the course director for one of the largest endoscopy courses in the country, Chicago Live. Dr. Komanduri is co-chair for the American Gastorenterological Association's Center for GI Innovation and Technology and is on the forefront of new innovation in the field. He also works extensively for the American Society of Gast...
Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) and Medical Education
Dr. Uchida is experienced at caring for patients with complex medical illnesses. She practices evidence-based medicine which includes treating each patient as a unique individual. She also focuses on health promotion and the care of the whole person.
Associate Professor of Medical Education and Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
the rhetoric of bioethics; bioethics theory; cross-cultural issues in clinical ethics
Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine) and Medical Education
Cancer survivorship care focusing primarily on adult survivors of childhood cancers.
Clinical Instructor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine)
Dr. Schultz' practices general internal medicine. She has a particular interest in women's health and preventive medicine.
Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology)
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma
