Sarah E. Williams, MSN APN Primary Medical Care for Adults
HEJIRA HEALTHCARE was founded in 2006 by Dr. Leigh Roberts, MD with the vision of creating a Medical Practice that treats every patient with dignity and first-rate care. HEJIRA has been designed to offer each person a more relaxed and calming experience. From the original art on the walls, to the hot tea service, to the spa robes - HEJIRA is a different kind of medical experience. The staff at HEJIRA are highly trained and exceptionally friendly. We understand that for many, visiting a doctor can be a stressful experience. Our comfortable surroundings and compassionate medical professionals will ease your fears.
Leigh H. Roberts, MD
Dr. Leigh Roberts, MD earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Sciences from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts in 1987. Dr. Leigh Roberts completed her Medical Degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1992. After completing two years of General Surgery Residency at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, Dr. Leigh Roberts redirected her residency specialty to Family Medicine which she completed in 1997 at the University of Illinois - Ravenswood Hospital.
Dr. Leigh Roberts is an active physician preceptor for Medical and Nursing students, has held numerous Principal investigator roles for a variety of drug and treatment studies, has appeared in both local and national news, and has been a reoccurring Medical Expert on local radio.
Dr. Leigh Roberts is Board Certified in Family Medicine.
Sarah E. Williams, MSN APN
Hejira Healthcare is excited to welcome Primary Care Provider
Sarah Williams to our practice!
Sarah Williams is a Certified Nurse Practitioner in both Adult and Family Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine (1998), and after two years in the field she left engineering to pursue graduate studies at the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts (MSN, 2003). Sarah worked for two years in the Massachusetts General Hospital system as a Registered Nurse in post-operative cardiac surgical care, before moving to Chicago in 2004 to accept a position as a Primary Care Provider in a community health center. She has experience in treating both chronic and acute illnesses and enjoys working with patients to be a partner in their health work. Sarah also provided women's health specialty services in a neighborhood health center for three years and is experienced in providing routine and specialty cervical cancer screenings and follow-up care. Her clinical interest is patient-focused primary care, and she has precepted Nurse Practitioner students from Loyola University. While continuing to work as a clinical provider, Sarah completed her Family Nurse Practitioner post-Master's certificate at Loyola University in 2008 and is nationally certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Daisy MartinezMs. Martinez is a Certified Medical Office Assistant and a Certified Phlebotomist. Daisy has been working alongside Dr. Roberts since 2004 and shares the vision of HEJIRA HEALTHCARE. Daisy joined Dr. Leigh Roberts in 2006 as they opened the doors to HEJIRA HEALTHCARE together.
Daisy is an active Board Member at the Illinois Health Center College and a teaching preceptor for Medical Office Assistant Certification. Daisy is bilingual (English/Spanish).
Daisy is the proud mother of two and loves to salsa.
John Chouinard
John is an administrative assistant welcoming you on the phone and in the office. In 2009, John received his Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies from the University of Southern California and has since made Chicago his home. When he can, John likes to catch a film at the Music Box Theater.
HEJIRA HEALTHCARE accepts most insurance plans.
Call for an appointment - (773) 883-0723
