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Mark J. Chyna, M.D.*

(866) 696-3847 · 890 Garfield Ave, Suite 209 · Libertyville IL 60048

Education
Undergraduate
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
B.A. Neurobiology and Physiology, 1989

Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
M.D., 1993

Internship and Residency
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Internship in Internal Medicine, 1993-1994
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Residency in Internal Medicine, 1994-1996

Certification
License to Practice Medicine & Surgery, State of Virginia, September 1994
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1994
ACLS/BLS, June 1996-present
American Board of Internal Medicine, Certified 1996; recertified 2006
Federal DEA Registration, March 1996-present
Licensed Physician and Surgeon, State of Illinois, February 1996-present

Hospital Affiliations
Condell Medical Center

Professional Society
Associate Member, American College of Physicians, March 1996

Honors and Awards
National Merit Scholarship, 1984
National Honor Society, 1984
Illinois State Scholar, 1984
Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Honor Society), 1985
Dean’s List, 1986-1989
ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Scholarships, 1990

Extracurricular Activities
ReachMD XM Satellite Radio Channel 157, American Medical News Host, Hourly Update News Host

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*Biographical information was provided by this physician and has not been verified by Navigenics.

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