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Care Philosophy: The Musculoskeletal Care Center of Loyola University Health System (Loyola) was structured specifically to care for this complex system - the very framework of the human body. We are comprised of professionals, each one specializing in a particular musculoskeletal component of the human structure, together interconnected to treat the entire realm of complexities. As a patient in our care, you have access to our entire network of physicians, surgeons, therapists, nurses and supporting health-care staff members. Treatment is available at a variety of different locations in Chicago and the western suburbs, all accessible by public transportation. Reinforcing your decision to obtain treatment at Loyola is a health-care organization rich in knowledge, dedicated to educating patients and future health-care leaders, committed to sharing new techniques and new solutions with you. Providing your treatment are professionals concerned not only about your physical condition, but also your spirit.

Biography: Catherine Edwards, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care, including prenatal care. She performs a variety of in-office procedures including skin procedures, joint injections and gynecologic procedures such as colposcopy and endometrial biopsies.Dr. Edwards enjoys seeing patients at all ages and stages of life, and she strives to bring empathy, compassion and a high quality of care to every patient interaction. Deeply integrated into the Bainbridge community, she enjoys bumping into her patients around the island, which she feels adds a richness to her life and practice.During her free time, Dr. Edwards enjoys backpacking, gardening, practicing yoga and skiing.

Biography: Rajiv Sethi, MD, currently serves as the executive medical director of the Center of Neurosciences and Spine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This includes leadership of the spine program, which employs spinal surgeons across five hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Sethi has trained complex spine fellows from America's best neurosurgery and orthopedic programs. He is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington, specializing in health systems research in the Program of Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology in the schools of medicine and public health. Prior to beginning medical school at Harvard, Dr. Sethi was a Fulbright Scholar in the field of public health.Dr. Sethi has been actively involved in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), serving on its Board of Directors, as past chair of the Safety and Value committee and recent chair of the Program committee, as well as on the adult deformity, research grant, IMAST, website and worldwide conference committees and multiple task forces. His research around team strategies and multidisciplinary protocols to enhance safety in spinal deformity surgery has led to numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and podium presentations as well invited visiting professorships in the US and abroad. He has published two textbooks focusing on value-based care in spine care delivery and spine safety protocols.Dr. Sethi's research has been awarded major nominations including the Whitecloud Award by the SRS for best research paper and the Mary McClinton Award for Patient Safety in the United States. His work on the Seattle Spine Team approach and the use of the Toyota Production System to model safety and appropriateness in spine care have led to the designation of ``centers of excellence`` by American purchasers of health care and the introduction of value-based principles to American spine care.Dr. Sethi is fluent in several languages and enjoys cycling, music and spending time with family.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Hodax, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 41 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Jonathan Hodax, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Brittany Gallaher, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, preventive health care and women's health.Dr. Gallaher loves meeting new families and people of all ages, working to building lasting relationships in support of their good health. She is inspired when she sees her patients tackle a medical condition and rise above it through perseverance and resiliency.Away from work, Dr. Gallaher enjoys spending time with her three young daughters, going to parks, spending time at the beach, going on walks with her family and their dog, crafting, reading, boating and kayaking.

Biography: *Accepting new patients, however, there is a waitlist. Please call Concierge Medicine, (206) 341-1557, for additional information.Brandon Auerbach, MD, MPH, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in primary care, nutrition and adult weight management. He practices as part of the Virginia Mason Concierge Medicine program. _x000D_ Dr. Auerbach has written a number of scientific publications, and is particularly interested in nutrition and ``food as medicine.`` _x000D_ When not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Auerbach enjoys tennis, rock climbing, and Lego building with his son.