Neurologist Felise S. Zollman, MD, brings more than 20 years experience treating patients with brain injuries and neurological disorders to her new position as the physician lead for memory disorders at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore). Dr. Zollman’s expertise will further elevate NorthShore’s ability to utilize the latest research to treat the most complex cases.
She will also co-lead the NorthShore head injury program with another nationally recognized expert, Julian Bailes, MD, Chairman of Neurosurgery, who joined NorthShore in September 2011 to continue his extensive research in traumatic brain injury.
“Dr. Zollman is an excellent addition to NorthShore’s Neurological Institute (NNI) strengthening our multidisciplinary team that includes Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychological Medicine Research, and Neuropsychology,” said Demetrius Maraganore, MD, the Chairman of the Department of Neurology and NNI Medical Director. “She is a well-published leader with a career in neurology, rehabilitation and alternative medicine. Her expertise will build on NorthShore’s commitment to deliver the highest caliber neurological care in the region.”
Dr. Zollman has pioneered innovative methods for treating memory disorders. As previous Medical Director of the Brain Injury Medicine and Rehabilitation Program at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, she conducted research on the use of acupuncture to treat insomnia and cognitive impairment in brain injury. She also studied the use of virtual reality to treat attention impairment in brain injury, as well as brain injury in military service members. Her research has been published in several journals, including Brain Injury and the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. She is a recognized subject matter expert in traumatic brain injury, producing a textbook on the subject in 2011.
“I’m excited to be a part of NorthShore,” said Dr. Zollman. “NorthShore’s neurological team is among the best and I’m thrilled to be working with some of the most exemplary physicians to improve the lives of our patients living with brain injury, memory and other neurological disorders.”
Zollman is board certified in neurology, is a certified member of the American Society of Neurorehabilitation and a diplomat of the American Board of Medical Acupuncture. In addition, she served as the Brain Injury Fellowship Director at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Also at the Feinberg school, Dr. Zollman was an assistant Professor in the Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Neurology.
Dr. Zollman completed a residency in neurology at University of Southern California after completing an Internal Medicine Internship at UCLA and a second year of Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. She also earned her Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Zollman lives on the north side of Chicago.
About NorthShore University HealthSystem
Headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. The system includes four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Skokie. NorthShore employs approximately 9,000 and has 2,400 affiliated physicians, including a 700+ physician, multispecialty group practice with over 80 office locations. Further, NorthShore supports teaching and research as the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
The NorthShore Research Institute focuses on clinical and translational research, including leadership in outcomes research and clinical trials. The NorthShore University HealthSystem Foundation is the primary philanthropic entity of NorthShore. The Foundation raises charitable contributions and engages volunteer friends in support of NorthShore’s ongoing mission to preserve and improve human life.
NorthShore has significant capabilities in a wide spectrum of clinical programs, including cancer, heart, orthopaedics, high-risk maternity, pediatrics and neurosciences. NorthShore is a Magnet recognized organization, the only one in Illinois designated as a system to receive this prestigious honor that demonstrates excellence in nursing and high standards in patient care. NorthShore is a national leader in the implementation of innovative technologies, including electronic medical records (EMR). In 2003, NorthShore was among the first in the country to successfully launch a system-wide EMR with demonstrable benefits in quality, safety, efficiency and service to patients. NorthShore has been recognized by multiple national organizations for this notable achievement.
