Meet Our Providers

Pediatrics & Adult Health

Maria Fox

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Sandra Frank, APRN

Family Practice

Susely Guevara

Susely Guevara, APRN

Family Practice

Tara Ioffe, MD

Family Practice

Mariel Miagusko, NP

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Morrison, APRN

Pediatrics

Paola Portela, MD

Chief Medical Officer | Pediatrics

Julie-Elba Quinones, MD

Pediatrics

Emeline Ramos, MD

Pediatrics

Carlos Sian, PA

Physician Associate

Namyr Hernandez Lartigue, PA

Physician Associate

Prenatal Care (AngelBaby)

We proudly partner with Humboldt Park Health and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center midwifery groups to provide experienced prenatal care and treatment for our patients here and IWS.

Dental

Agnieszka Smyk Horvath, DDS

General Dentist

Mir Khan, DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Megan Vats, DDS

General Dentist

Nora Vela

Hygienist

Dr. Raza Hussain, DDS

General Dentist

Counseling

Karen Godines, LCSW

CACS Program Director, Therapist

Denise “Dee” Vidal Gonzalez, LCSW

Director of Behavioral Health Integrated Counseling Services

Madeline Martinez, LCSW

Therapist

Hector Ocegueda, LCSW

Therapist

Elissa Williams, LCSW

Therapist

Paula Jimenez, LCPC

Therapist

Child-Centered Health and Advanced Therapies (CHAT)


We proudly partner with Lurie Children’s to provide
speech and occupational therapies for our pediatric
patients here at IWS.

Sandra Frank

APRN Family Practice

Sandra Frank has been with the IWS team since January of 2009.

Sandy Frank received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rush University. She has practiced as a family nurse practitioner in the Chicago area since 1994. Frank has also worked as a Health Educator in Phanat Nikhom, Thailand and as a Public Health Liaison TB Program Coordinator in Sudan, Africa. She is passionate about fitness and healthy nutrition. Her hobbies include running, swimming and biking and regularly competes in triathlons.

Susely Guevera

APRN Family Practice

Susely is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Her nursing career began as a graduate of Truman College. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University. Her career involved fulfilling years in Transplant, Same-day surgery, and outpatient OB/GYNE. In her early years, she participated in the orientation of incoming RN grads, as well as chairing the Transplant Quality Committee. She then obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and holds her certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Susely grew up in the Humboldt Park neighborhood and is dedicated to being an active participant in the community’s healthcare needs. She has a special interest in Women’s Health, and Family Medicine. In order to meet each patient’s special needs, Susely believes in developing strong relationships with patients, that will assist in providing personalized care.

She enjoys spending time with her family, going on road trips, and weekend getaways in the summer and fall.

Susely Guevara

Dr. Tara Ioffe

Family Practice

Dr. Tara Ioffe is a dedicated and compassionate Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with a strong commitment to providing excellent care to her patients. She obtained her medical degree from Avalon University in Curacao and went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Oklahoma. She has worked at the University of Chicago and most recently NorthShore University. She has since returned to Chicago and is thrilled to join the IWS Family Health team in 2023, where she will continue to provide excellent care to her patients.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ioffe has gained experience in diverse medical fields, such as immediate and urgent care medicine while working at NorthShore Immediate Care. She did clinical research at the University of Chicago. Dr. Ioffe strives to foster a secure and inclusive environment for all her patients. She believes in an integrated approach to medicine, dedicating her time to understand each patient’s unique needs.

During her leisure time, Dr. Ioffe indulges in reading a variety of books for pleasure, plays boardgames, and loves to explore Chicago with her spouse and young child.

Mariel Miagusko, NP

Family Practice Nurse Practitioner

Mariel Miagusko is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering holistic healthcare to individuals and families throughout their lifespan.

Her journey in healthcare has been driven by a genuine desire to positively impact the lives of those she serves. She initially received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from DePaul University in 2004 and worked in the area of mental health. Subsequently, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Resurrection University in 2009, accumulating over a decade of clinical experience and skills in the inpatient OB/GYN setting. Mariel furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science degree from Oak Point University in 2023. It is now her privilege to provide personalized care that addresses your physical, emotional, and mental health well-being.

Mariel’s healthcare philosophy is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration. She believes in building strong patient-provider relationships based on trust and open communication. As a native Spanish speaker, she is pleased to offer you care in a language you understand.

In her spare time, Mariel cherishes enriching the lives of her two daughters and fostering relationships with her loved ones.

Jennifer Morrison

APRN Pediatrics
Jennifer Morrison is a pediatric provider; she joined our team in April of 2014. Jennifer received her Master of Science in Nursing and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. In her spare time, Jennifer likes to play volleyball and ride her bike (with a helmet!). CNPN Morrison speaks English and Spanish.

Paola Portela

MD Pediatrics

As our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Portela is a Board Certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She graduated from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago with a Bachelor of Science and a minor in Sociology. After college, she worked as a case manager at Casa Central in Humboldt Park. Soon after she graduated with honors from Ross University School of Medicine and a Masters in Healthcare Administration from National Louis University.

Dr. Portela completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Her special interests are in areas of high-risk pediatric patients: newborns, obesity, nutrition, and asthma/allergy illnesses.

Dr. Portela was born in Colombia, South America and raised in Logan Square. She is bilingual and understands the multicultural facets of society to medicine.

Julie-Elba Quinones

MD Pediatrics

Dr. Quiñones has been a member of the IWS team since July of 2007.

Dr. Quiñones completed her Bachelor Degree magna cum laude in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico. She completed her Doctorate Degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She completed her residency in General Pediatrics at Tulane University Medical Center and Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Quinones speaks English and Spanish fluently.

Dr. Emeline Ramos

Pediatrician

Dr. Emeline Ramos joined the IWS Family Health Pediatrics team in 2022 with over 12 years of experience delivering high-quality pediatric care. After graduating from the University of Chicago in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, she moved on to graduate from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2008 with an M.D., Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Ramos is highly skilled in communicating effectively with youth and caregivers to clearly diagnose symptoms and understand their health history. She comes to us eager to apply her extensive expertise in diagnosing pediatric conditions and formulating effective care plans to foster wellness, child development, and pediatric care knowledge at IWS Family Health.

Dr. Ramos is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Carlos Sian, PA

Physician Associate

Carlos is a board-certified Physician Associate who joined the IWS Family Health team in January 2024. He was born and raised in Antigua, Guatemala and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
 
His academic journey began at Saint Michael’s College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology alongside minors in Chemistry and Religious Studies. Driven by a commitment to service, he devoted a year to volunteering as a medical assistant at a health clinic in Albuquerque, NM, through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. This experience solidified his interest in medicine, inspiring him to delve deeper into healthcare and ultimately leading Carlos to pursue a Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences and Infectious Diseases from Boston University School of Public Health.
 
Following his MPH, Carlos dedicated several years to the public health sector, primarily serving as a linkage to care coordinator,  clinical research coordinator, and COVID-19 contact tracer. Moved by a need to help his community during the 2020 pandemic, he secured admission to and completed the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine PA program, earning his Master of Medical Science degree.
 
Carlos aims to integrate his public health training with his medical practice to bring culturally competent and inclusive medical services to all his patients, but specially the Hispanic/Latino and LGTBQ+ communities he serves. In his downtime, Carlos enjoys cooking, collecting plants, fostering dogs, playing video games, watching reality TV shows, and adding more stamps to his passport!

Adriana Rivera

CNM
As Certified Nurse Midwife Adriana Rivera can prescribe medications, order tests, and provide medical treatment caring for obstetric and gynecologic patients. If a medical problem arises during pregnancy or labor, nurse midwives work with physicians to ensure the best and safest care.

Namyr Hernandez Lartigue, PA

Family Practice

Namyr is a board-certified Physician Associate who joined the IWS Family Health team in August 2024. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is fluent in both Spanish and English.

 

She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Northeastern University in Boston. After obtaining her degree, Namyr worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT) in her hometown San Juan, Puerto Rico. This experience solidified her interest in medicine and inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare as a Physician Associate. This goal led her to Chicago where she obtained a Master of Medical Science degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine PA program.

 

In her downtime, Namyr enjoys cooking, traveling, singing, exploring new restaurants and watching TV shows.

Agnieszka Smyk Horvath

DDS General Dentist

Dr. Horvath has been a member of the IWS team since 2006.

Dr. Horvath received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Illinois School of Dental Medicine through the International Dentist Program. She obtained a Doctorate of Dental Science from the Medical Academy, College of Dentistry in Poland. Dr. Horvath is fluent in Polish and English and speaks some Russian, German, and Spanish. Dr. Horvath works part-time at IWS.

Mir Khan

DDS General Dentist

Dr. Mir Khan has been a member of the IWS team since 2013

Dr. Khan received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Illinois School of Dental Medicine through the International Dentist Program. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery from Al-Badar Dental College in Gulbarga, India.

Dr. Khan has extensive experience in pediatric dentistry, working with young patients, as well as those with special needs. Dr. Khan is an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois School of Dental Medicine, mentoring and instructing senior dental students in treating pediatric dental patients at IWS.

Raza Hussain

DDS
Dr. Raza has been a member of the IWS team since 2023. He received his Bachelor of Science in 2018 as well as Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2022. Dr Raza believes that nothing is more rewarding than helping children understand and be comfortable with their dental care and oral health. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, watching soccer, and trying new restaurants. Dr. Raza is fluent in English, Urdu, and speaks some Spanish.

Karen Godines

CACS Program Director / Clinical Therapist
Since 2002, Karen has served tirelessly to meet the need of our patients and staff. In her spare time, Karen loves spending quality time with her family and friends, taking long walks by the lake in all seasons, growing plants & flowers, and reading memoirs.

Denise “Dee” Vidal Gonzalez, LCSW

Director of Behavioral Health Integrated Counseling Services

Denise “Dee” Vidal Gonzalez is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois and has worked in social services for 15 years. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work—attending Northeastern Illinois University for undergrad and Loyola University Chicago for her graduate studies. 

Denise has a lengthy work history providing care for patients, from birth to elderly, within low-income communities who face many challenging risk factors. Her experience also includes educating and supporting parents/caregivers who have children with special needs. Denise has facilitated individual and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings for those experiencing difficulty in mental health. In fact, she has been involved in many mental health boards, collaboration groups, advisory committees, and community outreaches to further her reach in caring for patient needs. Denise’s focus is on an integrative, strength-based, patient-centered model in which all components of a person’s wellbeing is reviewed. She is dedicated to educating not only her patients directly, but also member of the community and other mental health professionals within her network.

Denise is an adjunct professor at Concordia University Chicago teaching Substance Abuse and Addictive Behaviors as well as Micro Interventions within Social Work. She is also in the process of partnering with Erikson Institute to teach for their summer sessions. Additionally, she provides workshops on specific challenging topics for parents through the Collaboration of Early Childhood. Denise has also completed the First Aid Mental Health training through NAMI, a program that has influenced change in her career opportunities today.   

In her spare time, Denise enjoys snowboarding, dancing ‘Bomba,’ and running.

Madeline Martinez, LCSW

MSW Therapist

Madeline joined the IWS family in 2016. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University under a generalist model. Madeline speaks fluent English and Spanish. She enjoys baking, reading, and learning new skills in her free time.

Hector Ocegueda

LCSW Therapist

Hector received his MA in Social Work from the Jane Addams School at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Hector is fluent in English and Spanish. Currently, he is enjoying fatherhood for the first time!

Lorena Aguilar

CACS Therapist/LCSW
Lorena has been a part of the IWS family since 2014 and has served our patients and teams very well. Lorena is fluent in English and Spanish. When she’s not providing individual or family therapy and community support services, she’s exercising her green thumb in her garden!