About Us

All professionals at Orchard Medical Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

Guy R. Abderholden, M.D.

Education:
Emory University Atlanta, GA
BA Chemistry 1985
Strich School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine- June 1989
Internship- Hennepin County Family Practice Minneapolis, MN July 1989 -July 1992
Residency- Hennepin County Hospital Minneapolis, MN
July 1989 -July 1992
Hospital Staff Positions:
Vista East & West campuses Waukegan, IL
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL
Professional Associations:
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Lake County Medical Society
American Academy of Family Practitioners
Illinois Academy of Family Practitioners
Medical Licensure and Certification:
State of Illinois and State of Wisconsin
Diplomat- American Board of Family Practice

I am married to my wife, Juliann. We have 3 children, Max, Sam, and Maggie. I graduated from Antioch Community High School in 1981. I enjoy hunting, fishing, basketball, and running. I completed the Chicago Marathon 2007, Bank of American marathon Chicago 2009, Austin marathon 2010, Grandma's Marathon Minnesota 2008 & 2012, Las Vegas marathon 2012, Cincinnati marathon 2013, Madison 1/2 marathon and Northshore 1/2 marathon. I am also a member of the National Ski Patrol and Alpine Valley Resort ski patrol.

John J. Devaney, Jr., M.D.

Education:
Duke University Durham, NC
BSE Biomedical Engineering 1992
University of Illinois Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine- June 1996
Internship - Hinsdale Family Practice Hinsdale, IL
July 1997 -July 1998
Residency - Hinsdale Family Practice Hinsdale, IL
July 1998 -July 1999
Hospital Staff Positions
Vista East & West campuses Waukegan, IL
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL
Professional Associations
American Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
Lake County Medical Society
American Academy of Family Practitioners
Illinois Academy of Family Practitioners
Medical Licensure and Certification
State of Illinois
Diplomat - American Board of Family Practice
Affiliations
Vista Medical Center- Medical Executive Committee
Lake County Physicians' Association - Board of Directors

I am married to my wife, Jennifer. We have 2 children, Sean and Maeve. I enjoy hunting and geocaching.

Elizabeth Soifer, D.O.

Education:
Loyola University Chicago, IL
BS Biology 1998
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- May 2004
Residency- La Grange Memorial Hospital La Grange, IL
July 2004 - July 2007

Hospital Staff Positions:
Vista East & West Campuses Waukegan, IL
Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL

Professional Associations:
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Practitioners
American Osteopathic Association

Medical Licensure and Certification:
State of Illinois
Diplomat- American Board of Family Practice

I am married to my husband, Konstatin. We have 2 children, Ethan and Matthew. I enjoy reading and cross stitching.

Sophie Huang, M.D.

Education:
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
August 2012-May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Biology

University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Doctor of Medicine - August 2016 - May 2020

Residency - University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria Family Medicine, Chicago, IL July 2020-June 2023

Medical Licensure and Certification:

State of Illinois
Diplomat- American Board of Family Practice

I am originally from Elk Grove Village. In my free time I enjoy taking road trips, being outdoors, exercising and spending time with my loved ones.

Theodore Holroyd, PA-C

Education:
Lawrence University Appleton, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts in Economics- June 1985
University of Washington Seattle, Washington
Master’s in Business Administration- June 1993
Midwestern University Downers Grove, Illinois
Physician Assistant- August 1998

Medical Licensure:
State of Illinois

I enjoy running and watching sporting events.

Briana Aiken, PA-C

Education:
UW Parkside- Kenosha,
Bachelors in Biology-2007

Midwestern University Downers Grove
Masters in Medical Science, PA Studies-2009

Affiliations:
Member of American Academy of Physician Associates

Medical Licenses:
Licensed in IL and WI

I am married and we have 2 daughters. I enjoy spending time with family and being outdoors.

Raquel Mejos, FNP-BC

Education:

Chamberlain University - IL
Family Nurse Practitioner 2020

Medical Licensure and Certification:
State of IL Registered Nurse & Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
State of WI Registered Nurse
Emergency Communications Registered Nurse
CPR & BLS, PALS, ACLS and Trauma Certified

Thank You for choosing Orchard Medical Center, S.C. We are happy you have chosen our practice for your health care needs and we will make every attempt to ensure your satisfaction is met with each and every visit!

David E. Herman, M.D.

American Board of Internal Medicine - September 1978

Retired from Orchard Medical Center June 2019

Dr.Herman has been an integral part of our company and has provided excellent care to our patients for almost 40 years. His contribution will always be valued and remembered. His hard work, dedication, and commitment are worthy of admiration. He will be greatly missed around the office but we wish him the very best as he sets forth in a new chapter of his life.