Meet Your Care Team
Our care team blends clinical expertise with attentive, personalized care, so every visit feels thoughtful and well supported.
Dr. Faris Murad
Founder & Lead Physician, Santé Integrated Health & Wellness | Board-Certified Interventional Gastroenterologist
Dr. Faris Murad is the founder and lead physician of Santé Integrated Health & Wellness in Winnetka, IL, and a board-certified, Mayo Clinic-trained physician and interventional gastroenterologist. He 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, helping lead advanced interventional gastroenterology care across large health systems.
At Santé, 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)
Co-founder, POEM program, and Director, EUS Program, Washington University in St. Louis
Board Certification and Professional Honors
Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE)
Professor of the Year, Washington University School of Medicine
Dr. Faris Murad in the Media
Dr. Faris Murad is a Mayo Clinic-trained physician, board-certified in gastroenterology, and a Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE). His expertise has been featured across television, print media, and health podcasts, where he shares evidence-based insights on digestive health, preventive medicine, metabolic health, and healthy aging.
FOX 32 CHICAGO
CHICAGONOW
Dr. Faris Murad on ChicagoNOW, separating supplement hype from science: when supplements actually help, why testing should guide what you take, and how to make smart, evidence-based choices.
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NORTH SHORE CITY LIFESTYLE
COVER STORY
"The Precision Health Strategist": Dr. Faris Murad on moving men from reactive care to precision health, why "feeling fine" isn't the same as healthy, early heart, metabolic and cancer risk testing, and why muscle is non-negotiable.
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HEALTH TRIP PODCAST WITH
JILL FOOS
Dr. Faris Murad on why colon cancer is rising in younger adults, how menopause changes the gut, smarter nutrition and supplements, what polyps mean, easier colonoscopy prep, and why any screening beats no screening. Watch Now>>
Cheryl McCarthy, RN
Cheryl McCarthy
Gastrointestinal Specialty Nurse
Cheryl is a highly experienced clinical professional with over 20 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.
