UICOM-Peoria, Department of Surgery

UICOM-Peoria, Department of Surgery Medical Student Education and General Surgery Residency Program at the University of Illinois Colleg The Chair of the department is J.

The UICOMP Department of Surgery has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care and teaching. Our education program includes a General Surgery Residency Program now comprised of four categorical residents per year. The program received an increase in complement to start the 2014/15 academic year. This five year program trains and prepares residents for General Practice Services as well as Fel

lowships. The department also manages the Surgical Clerkship in the training of medical students. Stephen Marshall, M.D., Vice-Chair is James R. DeBord, M.D., Residency Program Director is Steve Tsoraides, M.D. The department consists of seventeen sections dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare and training.

Our next intern spotlight is Dr. Ashley Treanor! Med school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Hometo...
08/17/2026

Our next intern spotlight is Dr. Ashley Treanor!

Med school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Hometown and Family: Carol Stream, IL
Fun Fact: I’ve won two baking competitions
Hobbies: Long distance running, baking, crocheting, and making my way through every horror film

Welcome to the family, Dr. Treanor! 🔪🍪🏃‍♀️

For our next intern spotlight, we introduce you to Dr. Elizabeth Caraballo Torrealba! Get to know Dr. Caraballo below: M...
08/10/2026

For our next intern spotlight, we introduce you to Dr. Elizabeth Caraballo Torrealba! Get to know Dr. Caraballo below:

Med school: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hometown: Oxford, Ohio
Fun fact: I have two very cute cats
Hobbies: Playing Beatsaber, rock hunting/tumbling, and sewing!

Welcome to the family, Dr. Caraballo! 🔪🐱🪡

🎉 CHIEF RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT! 🎉We’re taking a quick break from introducing our new interns to celebrate some exciting news...
08/09/2026

🎉 CHIEF RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT! 🎉

We’re taking a quick break from introducing our new interns to celebrate some exciting news!

We couldn’t be more proud of one of our amazing chief residents, Dr. Ali Roper, for matching into an Endocrine Surgery Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center! 🩺🎓

We are so excited to see her embark on this next chapter of her surgical career next year. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement! Nebraska is lucky to have you! ❤️

Our next intern introduction is Dr. Lina Issa! Medical School: UIC ChicagoHometown: Champaign, ILFun fact: I lived in Jo...
08/03/2026

Our next intern introduction is Dr. Lina Issa!

Medical School: UIC Chicago
Hometown: Champaign, IL
Fun fact: I lived in Jordan for high school
Hobbies: thrifting, exploring cafes, traveling

Welcome to the crew, Dr. Issa! 🔪☕️✈️

Our interns have made it through their first month! We would love to introduce you to our newest group of surgeons in tr...
08/02/2026

Our interns have made it through their first month! We would love to introduce you to our newest group of surgeons in training. Our first new addition is Dr. Cindy Guo. Get to know Dr. Guo:

Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University
Hometown: East Greenwich, RI
Fun Fact: I paint and draw! The Surgeon’s Art / cynthiarguo.com
Hobbies: outdoor running, films, trying new ethnic food restaurants, thrifting, visiting art museums, tree skiing, traveling, Swiftie

Welcome, Dr. Guo! 🔪🎨👏

Our interns made it to their first weekend and we celebrated! Happy Fourth of July weekend from ❤️🤍💙
07/05/2026

Our interns made it to their first weekend and we celebrated! Happy Fourth of July weekend from ❤️🤍💙

Welcome dinner with our new interns!
06/23/2026

Welcome dinner with our new interns!

Cheers to the 2026 UICOMP Surgery Class.
06/13/2026

Cheers to the 2026 UICOMP Surgery Class.

Warmest congratulations to our chiefs! They the truest reflection of our values and core mission: Excellence, Empathy, L...
05/22/2026

Warmest congratulations to our chiefs! They the truest reflection of our values and core mission: Excellence, Empathy, Leadership, Professionalism and Skills. Fully trained surgical Champions! 🔪

Earlier in the month our program was well represented at the annual Association of Program Directors in Surgery conferen...
05/19/2026

Earlier in the month our program was well represented at the annual Association of Program Directors in Surgery conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Our rising administrative chief residents Dr. Brucia and Dr. Ryan attended the Administrative Chief Resident Workshop. Dr. Wiafe, our research resident and Dr. Ryan both presented at the conference as well. Great job everyone! Here’s to an exciting and reinvigorated upcoming year.

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624 NE Glen Oak Avenue, 2nd Floor
Peoria, IL
61603

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(309) 655-2383

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