About Elizabeth Stranges, MD

At a glance

Gender: Female

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Languages: English and Spanish

Age groups treated: Adult

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

“I am committed to patient-centered medicine and empowering patients to reach their goals. It is a privilege to build relationships with patients on their health journeys.”

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Stranges is board-certified in Internal Medicine and cares for adults with acute and chronic illness in ambulatory settings. Her practice is focused on the integration of primary care and behavioral health care. She has a special interest in medical education.

Credentials

Training & education

Medical school
Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, IL, USA

Residency
Internal Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA

Board Certifications

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

Honors Chief Resident, Loyola MacNeal Hospital Internal Medicine Program, 2020-2021

Jack MacCarthy Service in Medicine Award, Loyola University Medical Center, 2020

Outstanding Resident Teacher of the Year, Loyola University Medical Center, 2020

My experiences & interests

Publications
  • Kutchma ML, Perez J, Stranges E, Steele K, Garis T, Prost A, Siddiqui S, Choo-Kang C, Shaul B, Benissan DGG, Smith-Haney G, Mora N, Watson M, Griffith T, Booker N, Harrington A, Mitchell LK, Blair A, Luke A, Silva A. Filling the gaps: A community case study in using an interprofessional approach and community-academic partnerships to address COVID-19-related inequities. Front Public Health. 2023 Jul 20;11:1208895. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1208895. PMID: 37546307; PMCID: PMC10399686.
  • Levit KR, Stranges E, Coffey RM, Kassed C, Mark TL, Buck JA, Vandivort-Warren R. Current and future funding sources for specialty mental health and substance abuse treatment providers. Psychiatr Serv. 2013 Jun;64(6):512-9. doi:10.1176/appi.ps.201200298. PMID: 23450375.
  • Stranges E, Barrett M, Wier LM, Andrews RM. Readmissions for Heart Attack, 2009: Statistical Brief #140. 2012 Aug. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Statistical Briefs [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US). PMID: 23077751.
  • Cuellar AE, Stranges E, Stocks C. Hospital Visits in the U.S. for Firearm-Related Injuries, 2009: Statistical Brief #136. 2012 Jun. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) Statistical Briefs [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US). PMID: 22916366.
Professional Affiliations
  • American College of Physicians
  • National Health Care for the Homeless Council
Personal

“In my free time, I enjoy exploring nature, listening to music, and spending time with my friends and family.”