Meet Our Residents

Mychael W. Delgardo, MD PGY-1

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Neighborhood: South Loop

Clinical Interest: Spinal oncology, pediatrics

Why RUSH? "I chose Rush because it has the highest clinical volume of any program in Illinois, is one of the clinically focused programs in the country (especially in spine), and because of the unique trauma experience that Stroger Cook County brings to Rush residents."

Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, running, mixology, watching tv and movies, cooking, walks along the lakefront.

Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Hometown: Miami Beach, FL

Neighborhood: River North

Clinical Interest: Neuro-Oncology, Cerebrovascular, Skull Base, Spine, Spine-Oncology 

Why RUSH? “Strong clinical program that emphasizes operative competency and technical expertise. Abundance of volume with comprehensive subspecialty exposure. Reputation for genuine camaraderie amongst residents and faculty. Unique rotating sites with robust clinical/patient diversity. Strong mentorship from leaders in the field. Opportunity to train in one of the nation’s greatest cities.”

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hometown: McHenry, IL, and Mexico City

Neighborhood: West Loop

Clinical Interest: Neuro-Oncology, Skull Base, General Neurosurgery

Why RUSH? “Seeing firsthand how talented the residents are, both in the operating room and in their medical management, really stood out. This wouldn’t be possible without the excellent mentorship provided by the Rush neurosurgery faculty. Lastly, everyone knows that Chicago is the greatest city in the world!”

Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

Dominick Richards, MD PGY-3

Elsa Olson, MD PGY-3

Lucinda Chiu, MD

PGY-4

Nathan Pertsch, MD

PGY-4

Ryan Kelly, MD

PGY-5

Jacob Mazza, MD

PGY-5

Daniel Wolfson, MD

PGY-5

John Paul Kolcun, MD

PGY-6

Bradley Kolb, MD

PGY-6

Adewale Bakare, MD

PGY-7

John Pearce, MD

PGY-7