Physician Liaison Services

Our physician liaisons are an expert team of professionals dedicated to working with referring physicians to develop and maintain strong relationships with Rush University Medical Center. The physician liaison staff provides the following services:

  • Information and news about Rush faculty, service lines, clinical practices and facilities
  • Information on clinical trials
  • Continuing medical education (CME) information and events
  • Help finding a physician at Rush
  • Follow-up information on patient visits
  • Help arranging speakers for your CME events, tumor boards, grand rounds and symposiums
  • Tours of Rush facilities, including the Tower hospital building

Rush University Medical Center physician liaisons look forward to the opportunity to partner with you. If you are interested in any of our services, please contact one of our physician liaisons.

Anthony Buonamici

Anthony Buonamici
Physician liaison, Neurosciences
(630) 991-0480
anthony_buonamici@rush.edu

Mary Kate Flemming

Mary Kate Fleming
Physician liaison, Surgery
(312) 942-7384
marykate_fleming@rush.edu

Michelle Mullarkey

Michelle Mullarkey
Physician liaison, Heart
(312) 563-1153
michelle_mullarkey@rush.edu

Marla Richards

Marla Richards
Physician liaison, ENT
(312) 942-1704
marla_richards@rush.edu

Carolyn Shearer

Carolyn Shearer
Physician liaison, Digestive Diseases and Lung
(708) 650-7944
carolyn_j_shearer@rush.edu

Contact Us

Strategic Growth
1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 110
Professional Building
Chicago, IL 60612
Fax: (312) 563-2599
Email: physician_liaisons@rush.edu

To transfer a patient to Rush, call NOW-RUSH (669-7874). Visit the Rush Transfer Center page for more information.

Contact Us

Strategic Growth
1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 110
Professional Building
Chicago, IL 60612
Fax: (312) 563-2599
Email: physician_liaisons@rush.edu

To transfer a patient to Rush, call NOW-RUSH (669-7874). Visit the Rush Transfer Center page for more information.