Skokie Hospital

Priyanka Patel, APN-CNP, an advanced practice clinician specializing in cardiology at Endeavor Health, provides care for patients across all stages of heart health. She began her career as a nurse and, after 12 years, advanced her training to become a nurse practitioner to expand her ability to help patients. Priyanka cares for a variety of cases ranging from mild concerns to complex conditions such as heart attacks. She emphasizes communication and respect, ensuring her patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns so their needs can be fully addressed.

Cathleen Knauss, APN-CNP, an advanced practice clinician specializing in anesthesiology at Endeavor Health, provides anesthesia care for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures. She ensures patient comfort, safety and monitoring throughout the perioperative process. Cathleen works closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons and care teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality anesthesia care tailored to each patient.

Gloria Sa, APN-CNP, an advanced practice clinician specializing in gastroenterology at Endeavor Health, brings more than 20 years of experience in critical care nursing to her work. She is dedicated to helping patients understand and manage complex digestive conditions through education, communication and compassionate care. Gloria values taking the time to listen to each patient’s story and create a treatment plan that empowers them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

Theresa Ranta, APN-CNP, an advanced practice clinician specializing in urology at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care in the sexual health clinic. She addresses physical, emotional, mental and social aspects of urologic and sexual health, offering a safe environment to discuss concerns not often covered in mainstream medicine. Theresa works closely with prostate cancer patients recovering from prostatectomy, developing individualized programs to manage urinary changes and erectile dysfunction. She also collaborates with her colleagues on innovative research to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.

Isabella Pak, APN-CNP, an advanced practice clinician specializing in internal medicine at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary care. She focuses on preventive medicine, helping patients take charge of their health through education, trust and ongoing partnership. Isabella values long-term relationships with her patients and works to ensure every individual receives care that respects their unique needs, cultures and values.