Illinois State Medical Board

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Diane Casas and Joan Thomas

Contact Title

Assistant to Director/IDFPR Board Liaison

Contact Phone

312.814.5325

Contact E-Mail

Diane.Casas@illinois.gov; Joan.Thomas@Illinois.gov>

Function

The Board reviews complaints against Illinois physicians for violations of the Medical Practice Act; conducts hearings and may recommend probation, suspension, revocation or other action of license. The Board reviews medical license applications and examinations; approves rules promulgated by department; may condition or restrict any license issued.

Term

4 years; Each member shall serve on the Medical Board until their successor is appointed and qualified. No member of the Medical Board shall serve more than 2 consecutive 4-year terms.

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Party Affiliation

Not more than 8 shall be members of the same political party

Qualifications

All members shall be residents of the State, not more than 8 of whom shall be members of the same political party. All members shall be voting members. Eight members shall be physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois possessing the degree of doctor of medicine. Two members shall be physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois possessing the degree of doctor of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine. Two of the physician members shall be physicians who collaborate with physician assistants. Two members shall be chiropractic physicians licensed to practice in Illinois and possessing the degree of doctor of chiropractic. Two members shall be physician assistants licensed to practice in Illinois. Three members shall be members of the public, who shall not be engaged in any way, directly or indirectly, as providers of health care. In making appointments the Governor shall attempt to ensure that the various social and geographic regions of the State of Illinois are properly represented. In making the designation of persons to act for the several professions represented on the Medical Board, the Governor shall give due consideration to recommendations by members of the respective professions and by organizations therein.

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

The Medical Board shall consist of 17 members, to be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. All members shall be residents of the State, not more than 8 of whom shall be members of the same political party. All members shall be voting members. Eight members shall be physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois possessing the degree of doctor of medicine. Two members shall be physicians licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois possessing the degree of doctor of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine. Two of the physician members shall be physicians who collaborate with physician assistants. Two members shall be chiropractic physicians licensed to practice in Illinois and possessing the degree of doctor of chiropractic. Two members shall be physician assistants licensed to practice in Illinois. Three members shall be members of the public, who shall not be engaged in any way, directly or indirectly, as providers of health care.

Chair

Elected by the Board

Authority

225 ILCS 60/7.1


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Rauh, Alicia 10/07/2026 10/07/2022 Democrat Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine who collaborates with physician assistants Cook
Ray, Dana 10/24/2026 10/24/2022 Republican Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine Cook
Laporta, Maria 10/31/2026 10/31/2022 Republican Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine Stephenson
Nierzwicki, Bartlomiej 10/31/2026 10/31/2022 Republican Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine Cook
Reddy, Sreenivas 10/31/2026 10/31/2022 Democrat Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine Cook
Rodriguez, Pedro 12/19/2026 12/19/2022 Independent Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine Boone
Jameel, Mohammed 09/26/2026 09/26/2022 Democrat Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine who collaborates with physician assistants Lake
Vacant Governor Member Physician (MD) licensed to practice medicine
MacKenzie, James G. 02/03/2027 02/03/2023 Democrat Governor Member Physician (DO) licensed to practice medicine Cook
Boyle, Thomas 10/31/2026 10/31/2022 Independent Governor Member Physician (DO) licensed to practice medicine Kendall
Matzner, Douglas Gerhard 09/26/2026 09/26/2022 Independent Governor Member Chiropractic physician possessing a Doctor of Chiropractic Champaign
Huffman, Mary 03/03/2027 03/03/2023 Independent Governor Member Chiropractic physician possessing a Doctor of Chiropractic DuPage
Diemer, Donald 09/16/2026 09/16/2022 Independent Governor Member Physician assistant Union
Kanumury, Ratna 09/26/2026 09/26/2022 Democrat Governor Member Physician assistant Cook
Moellering, Caroline 09/16/2026 09/16/2022 Democrat Governor Member Public member who shall not be engaged in any way, directly or indirectly, as a provider of health care Cook
Lohia, Radhika V. 07/21/2027 07/21/2023 Independent Governor Member Public member who shall not be engaged in any way, directly or indirectly, as a provider of health care Cook
Brooks, James 01/19/2028 01/19/2024 Independent Governor Member Public member who shall not be engaged in any way, directly or indirectly, as a provider of health care Cook