Dr. Emami is board certified in both sleep medicine and otolaryngology – head and neck surgery and currently serves as the Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. He received his bachelors from Occidental College in 1988 and his MD from the University of Cincinnati in 1992. He completed an internship at the University of Southern California, Huntington Memorial Hospital in 1993, a residency in general surgery at the University of Southern California, Huntington Memorial Hospital in 1994 and in otolaryngology at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1997. He then finished a fellowship in laryngology at University of British Columbia, Vancouver General Hospital in 1998. Before serving as the Chief of Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital he held the position of Chief Division of Otolaryngology from 1999-2003, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital from 2003-2005 and the Chief of Staff Elect at St. Mary’s Hospital from 2005-2007.

College: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Medical School: Loyola-Stritch, Maywood, IL
Residency: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK
Fellowships: American College of Surgeons, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
Boards: American Board of Otolaryngology
Privileges: Carondelet Foothills Surgery Center, Carondelet St Mary’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Green Valley Hospital, Camp Lowell Surgery Center, University Medical

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College: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA
Residency: McLaren Health Care/Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Boards: American Osteopathic Boards of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery- Board Eligible

Biography: Dr. Kevin Blume was born in Mattoon, Illinois where he grew up on his family farm. He later moved to Champaign, Illinois where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with minors in Business and Chemistry from the University of Illinois. After completing college, he attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. During medical school, he took great pride in being a leader of his class serving as Class Treasurer for all four years and President of a national medical student interest group.

Dr. Blume completed his five-year residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery through the McLaren Health System in affiliation with Wayne State University and Michigan State University. During his last two years of residency, he was honored to be named Chief Resident. He also held a clinical faculty position through Michigan State University for two years. Dr. Blume continues to enjoy lecturing to medical students, residents, and faculty.

Dr. Niki Patel was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Biology with minors in Social Science and Creative Writing from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. He remained in Philadelphia where he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Patel completed his residency in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery at McLaren Health System and Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. They are an active family and love finding new places to eat and explore the outdoors. Dr. Patel enjoys everything Chicago sports and enjoys taking walks, playing basketball and completing DIY projects.