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Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2003)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and more.

1000 Central Street Suite 717
Evanston, IL 60201

(847) 657-1900

Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD is a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

Office Locations

1000 Central Street Suite 717
Evanston, IL 60201

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2150 Pfingsten Road Suite 3000
Glenview, IL 60026

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Endeavor Health

225 N. Milwaukee Avenue Suite 1500
Vernon Hills, IL 60061

(847) 657-1900

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757 Park Avenue West Suite 2850
Highland Park, IL 60035

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Some issues Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	180
gastrointestinal procedures	138
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	138
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	158
doctor visit	221
gastrointestinal procedures	217
hospital care	60
hydrogen breath test	18
inpatient care	60
methane breath test	18
minimally invasive procedures	217
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	158

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	52
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	15
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	154
doctor visit	198
gastrointestinal procedures	214
hospital care	42
hydrogen breath test	21
inpatient care	42
methane breath test	21
minimally invasive procedures	214
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	154

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	51
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	18
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	116
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	116
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	91

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	70
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	24
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	108
doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	128
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	108

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	130
doctor visit	194
gastrointestinal procedures	145
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	145
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	130

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	133
doctor visit	233
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	166
hospital care	49
hydrogen breath test	14
inpatient care	49
methane breath test	14
minimally invasive procedures	166
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	33
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	136
doctor visit	225
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	179
hospital care	41
hydrogen breath test	26
inpatient care	41
methane breath test	26
minimally invasive procedures	179
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	136

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	31
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	12
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	145
doctor visit	235
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	183
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	183
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	145

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	29
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	17
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	135
gastrointestinal procedures	88
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	28
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	111
doctor visit	226
gastrointestinal procedures	128
hospital care	212
inpatient care	212
minimally invasive procedures	128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	111

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	23
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	70
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Evanston, IL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	121
doctor visit	190
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	154
hospital care	55
hydrogen breath test	19
inpatient care	55
methane breath test	19
minimally invasive procedures	154
preventive care	24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	121

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	19
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2003. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (2003)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (2009)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Soojong Hong Chae, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
COMSORT, Inc	$350 NON-PRODUCT $150	$200
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$125 GATTEX $125
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.	$100 Lotronex $100
Biogen Idec Inc.	$100 TYSABRI $100
AbbVie, Inc.	$100 Humira $100
Other	$188 Cimzia $98	GATTEX $90

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$550
Food and Beverage	$288
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$125

Biography

Dr. Soojong Chae, who practices in Glenview, IL, Highland Park, IL, and Evanston, IL, is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Chae's areas of expertise include the following: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), sigmoidoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). She is affiliated with Endeavor Health. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. For her professional training, Dr. Chae completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.