Douglas Johnson, MD, PhD
Dr. Johnson has been treating patients, providing operative and non-operative neurosurgical care for nearly two decades. In January 2000, he founded DuPage Neurosurgery, S.C., in response to needs he identified in the treatment of neurosurgical patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Chicago, is board certified in neurological surgery and earned a PhD in pharmacology. He has been in neurosurgical practice in DuPage County and a Clinical Associate at the University of Chicago since 1992. Currently, Dr. Johnson is a Medical Director of Neurospine Services at Central DuPage Hospital and a neurosurgery consultant for Wheaton College. He is a Lieutenant Commander with the United States Marine Reserve as a General Medical Officer and a member of the AOA, the National Medical Honor Society; he is also an endurance athlete.

Laura Guzman, NP, CNRN
Laura Guzman is a co-founder and the Executive Director of DuPage Neurosurgery, S.C. Her treatment philosophy enhances the personal approach to caring for patients with problems associated with the nervous system. Ms. Guzman plays an integral role in patient care, providing diagnosis, treatment, and education of neurosurgical disorders. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the Honor Society of Nursing. She holds a Master's of Science degree in nursing and is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in neuroscience. Ms. Guzman is an accomplished triathlete and an avid runner.

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