Core Members
Below is a list of core Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research members. View individual profiles of our members — with publication and contact information, research and clinical specialties and more — via the links below.
Chu, David I-Wang
Associate Professor of Urology (Pediatric Urology)
Bio
I am a pediatric urologist with an overall interest in pediatric surgical quality improvement and health services. My clinical interests include spina bifida, robotics/MIS, nephrolithiasis, and congen... [more]
Deutsch, Anne F
Research Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Bio
Anne's research focuses on quality measurement and payment policies for post-acute care
Dietch, Zachary C
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Organ Transplantation)
Dresden, Scott M
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Bio
I am the director of Geriatric Emergency Department Innovations (GEDI). My primary research interests are in improving emergency department care and care coordination for vulnerable patients, particu... [more]
Epstein, Richard A
Research Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Evans, Charlesnika Tyon
Professor of Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology)
Bio
Dr. Evans has expertise in epidemiologic methods, health outcomes, and infectious disease related research. Her past and current research has focused on the secondary complications of persons with spi... [more]
Franklin, Patricia D
Professor of Medical Social Sciences (Implementation Science), Medical Social Sciences (Determinants of Health), Medicine (Rheumatology) and Orthopaedic Surgery
Bio
I serve as Professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Following a residency in Preventive Medicine, I completed a fellowship in Heal... [more]
French, Dustin D
Professor of Ophthalmology and Medical Social Sciences (Determinants of Health)
Ghomrawi, Hassan M.K.
Associate Professor of Surgery (Pediatric General Surgery), Medicine (Rheumatology) and Pediatrics
Bio
Dr. Ghomrawi is an experienced health services researcher focused on conducting health services and outcomes studies in surgery that challenge and aim to improve on current clinical practices. He has ... [more]
Halverson, Amy L
Professor of Surgery (Gastrointestinal) and Medical Education
Bio
Anal incontinence, Benign anorectal disorders, Colon and rectal cancer, Colon and rectal surgery, Hereditary colon cancer syndromes, Ileal pouch surgery, Inflammatory bowel disease, Laparoscopy