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								Graduated, BS in 
								Chemistry from the University of Illinois, 1987 
								Graduated, Doctor of Medicine 
								from the University of Illinois College of 
								Medicine, 1991 
								Introduced advanced laparoscopic 
								surgery into our area 
								Began bariatric surgery program 
								Was a member of Alpha Lambda 
								Delta Honor Society 
								Received ACOS Patton Award 
								Was a James Scholar recipient and 
								chemistry scholar recipient 
								Received the People's Choice 
								Award 
								Received the 
								Veteran's Administration Scholarship 
								Received the Marion County State 
								Representative Scholarship |