Dr. Zak Messieha, Board Certified Dentist Anesthesiologist
Dr. Messieha received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from Ohio State University. He then completed a General Practice Residency at the College of Virginia Medical Center and McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond , VA. From There he went to Long Island Jewish Medical Center where he completed a residency in Anesthesiology.
After working in an office-based practice for a year, Dr. Messieha came to the University of Illinois at Chicago where he worked full-time between the College of Dentistry and the Anesthesiology Department at the University Hospital.
Dr. Messieha has lectured Nationally and Internationally on Anesthesiology and Pain Anxiety Control. He has several published papers and abstracts. He continues his academic post on a part-time basis as a Professor of Anesthesiology both at the College of Medicine and the College of Dentistry.
Dr. Messieha has filled leadership positions at the National and State levels including:
He has received recognition from various organizations for his many contributions.
Dr. Zak is married with three children; in his free time he enjoys travelling, playing soccer, working out and reading.
After working in an office-based practice for a year, Dr. Messieha came to the University of Illinois at Chicago where he worked full-time between the College of Dentistry and the Anesthesiology Department at the University Hospital.
Dr. Messieha has lectured Nationally and Internationally on Anesthesiology and Pain Anxiety Control. He has several published papers and abstracts. He continues his academic post on a part-time basis as a Professor of Anesthesiology both at the College of Medicine and the College of Dentistry.
Dr. Messieha has filled leadership positions at the National and State levels including:
- President of the Illinois Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
- Secretary and member, the Board of Directors of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
- Chair, The American Dental Education Association Council on Hospitals and Advanced Education Programs.
- Chair, The American Dental Education Association Section on Anesthesiology, Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry.
- President of the Dental Anesthesiology Research Group, The International Association for Dental Research.
Board Certifications: - Diplomate, National Board of Anesthesiology
- Diplomate, American Dental Board of Anesthesiology
- Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
- Fellow in General Anesthesia, The American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor by the American Heart Association
He has received recognition from various organizations for his many contributions.
Dr. Zak is married with three children; in his free time he enjoys travelling, playing soccer, working out and reading.
Jodie Chester, RN
Jodie Chester received her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. She is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in both Illinois and Indiana. Jodie has worked in Critical Care for the last 21 years. She is currently on staff at Good Samaritan Hospital where she primarily works with Open Heart Surgery patients in the Critical Care Unit. Jodie is a preceptor and mentor for other staff, and is a member of the Education Team for the unit.
Jodie is involved in many volunteer activities as well. She is active in High School District 87, coordinating health related events for high school students. Jodie also volunteers with Young Hearts 4 Life (a cardiac screening program for high school students).
She is certified by the American Heart Association in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
She joined the OADC team in March 2010.
Jodie is involved in many volunteer activities as well. She is active in High School District 87, coordinating health related events for high school students. Jodie also volunteers with Young Hearts 4 Life (a cardiac screening program for high school students).
She is certified by the American Heart Association in CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
She joined the OADC team in March 2010.