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“We provide care for acute medical problems and chronic diseases, and we have nationally recognized programs to provide the preventive care people need to stay healthy.”
– Jeffrey Linder, MD
“We embrace the importance of quality of life – a sense of satisfaction, meaningful activity, and the ability to express values and enjoy relationships – as an integral component of health care for older adults.”
– Lee Lindquist, MD
What We Do
Faculty: Meet the Team
View individual profiles of our faculty members and learn about their research and clinical specialties.
Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics) and Medical Education
I am interested in clinical skills assessment, standard setting and improving quality of care through medical education
Professor of Radiology, McCormick School of Engineering and Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), Coronary CT angiography, Cardiac CT, CT angiography, Vascular and interventional radiology
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
Prevention, health and wellness promotion, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses.
Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
Jeffrey A. Linder, MD, MPH, FACP is a general internist and primary care clinician-investigator. Dr. Linder is the Michael A. Gertz Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. Dr. Linder received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine, did a Fellowship in General Medicine and Primary Care at Massachusetts General Hospital, and has a Masters of Public Health degree from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health.
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
Dr. Lee Francis joined Erie Family Health Center in 1991 and has served as President and CEO since 2007. Dr. Francis is charged with enacting Erie's strategic vision of serving as a national leader in the provision of community-based health care.
Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
Prevention and Lifestyle Management of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Womens Health
Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
I completed my medical education at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine in 2011 and completed my residency training in internal medicine at Northwestern through the McGaw Medical Center in 2014. I am currently a practicing general internist and an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine. I previously completed my Masters in Education through the Alliance for Catholic Education at the University of Notre Dame in 2007.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)
I have been deeply involved in medical decision making from the perspective of psychological and fact driven decisions. I enjoy nearly all aspects of managing general medical problems from cholesterol to autoimmune disease to travel medicine... I try to maximize my patients health and quality of life.
Associate Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics) and Preventive Medicine
Medical publishing, Comprehensive care of the adult, Medical decision making, Preventive care
Professor of Medicine (General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics) and Medical Education
Clinically I am interested in the primary care of adults with acute and chronic illness. I value shared decision making with my patients and my role as care coordinator for patients with complex illnesses who see multiple providers.
Academically I am interested in competency assessment for both undergraduate medical students and practicing physicians.
Diversity and Inclusion
The department works toward an environment of inclusion and support through the Diversity and Cultural Affairs Council and through several dedicated events and initiatives.
Housestaff Research Portal
Graduate Research Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and training to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.
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We invite your philanthropic partnership in helping us achieve our research and teaching missions each day.
You can contact MaryPat Mauro for more information on supporting the Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at 312-503-1090 or marypat.mauro@northwestern.edu.