Patient Care Team

OFFICE MANAGER

Ellie brings many years of experience managing healthcare operations for organizations large and small. She has a B.S. in Healthcare Administration and has been with Aspire since day one. While she manages the business aspects of the practice, her favorite part of the job is getting to know the patients and being part of a team that works together to provide a warm, welcoming, and efficient patient experience. Outside of work, Ellie enjoys the outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and traveling with her husband.

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Valery is a certified clinical medical assistant with over 5 years of experience. She completed her externship at the Chicago Institute of Advanced Surgery and earned her medical assistant diploma from Lincoln College of Technology in 2018. Valery worked at Northwest Community Hospital, Northwest Neurology, and Northwestern prior to joining Aspire. She enjoys building relationships with patients and joined Aspire because it allows her to play an important role in helping people live healthier lives. Valery is currently enrolled in the Nursing Program at Triton Community College. She resides in Franklin Park along with her husband and two children. She loves exploring new restaurants and staying involved with family activities.

NURSE

Andrea is a Licensed Practical Nurse with 10 years of health care experience. She earned her nursing degree at Chattahoochee Technical College and received her training at WellStar Medical Group & WellStar Hospital.  Andrea worked at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, WellStar Medical Group, WellStar Hospital, and Kadan Homecare prior to joining Aspire.  She finds joy in building relationships with patients and their families and prides herself on delivering exceptional patient care. Aspire Internal Medicine inspires Andrea with the warm, personalized  experience provided  to every patient and she feels honored to be part of such an amazing team. Andrea is originally from Georgia, is married, and is a Dog-Mom to a Maltese girl and a Mini-Goldendoodle boy. She enjoys listening to Audible books, loves spending time outdoors and with her family.