Meet Your Care Team
Our care team blends clinical expertise with attentive, personalized care so every visit feels thoughtful and well supported.
Board-Certified Interventional Gastroenterologist Founder of Santé Integrated Health and Wellness
Dr. Faris Murad
Dr. Murad has more than 20 years of experience in advanced gastrointestinal care, with a career focused on complex endoscopic evaluation and treatment. He completed his advanced endoscopy fellowship at Mayo Clinic and served as Associate Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. In Chicago, he held leadership roles at NorthShore University HealthSystem and Advocate Health, where his interventional expertise supported complex gastrointestinal care across a multi-hospital system.
As founder of Santé Integrated Health & Wellness, Dr. Murad brings his depth of gastroenterology expertise into a physician-led, preventative care model focused on continuity, clinical insight, and long-term health. His approach reflects a belief that patients benefit most when care is guided over time, not delivered in isolation, and that meaningful prevention requires both advanced diagnostics and a trusted physician relationship.
Clinical Training
University of Minnesota, Internal Medicine Residency
University of Minnesota, Gastroenterology Fellowship
Medical and Academic Education
Trinity College Dublin, Doctor of Medicine
Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science
Northwestern University, Master of Science
Executive Education
University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Executive MBA
Advanced Training and Academic Leadership
Mayo Clinic, Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis, Associate Professor of Medicine (Clinical)
Board Certification and Professional Honors
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, FASGE, a distinction of national recognition in advanced endoscopy
Recent Media and Community Engagement
Dr. Murad collaborates with community health leaders on evidence-based education in women’s health and menopause. He serves as a clinical contributor to Menopause Monday, a social education series led by Jill Foos of the Chicago Menopause Collective, with a focus on the gut–hormone connection in midlife health.
He also contributes to local media discussions on evidence-based care, including a recent segment on supplements and vitamins for FOX32 Chicago.
Cheryl McCarthy, RN
Gastrointestinal Specialty Nurse
Cheryl is a highly experienced clinical professional with over 15 years in nursing, specializing in advanced gastroenterology. She spent much of her career at Lutheran General Hospital, where she developed deep expertise in digestive health and patient-centered care. At Santé, she brings the same skill, compassion, and attention to detail to every patient—helping ensure care feels both clinically precise and personally supportive.
Margaret Radziszewska
Patient Coordinator & Front Office Concierge
Margaret brings warmth, organization, and genuine care to every patient she meets. Whether greeting patients, helping with scheduling, or answering questions, her calm presence and thoughtful approach make each experience feel personal and welcoming.