Meet Our Providers
Welcome to North Shore Primary Care, where our goal is to deliver high-quality medical care in a comfortable and reassuring setting. Our doctors continually stay up-to-date with the latest advances in medicine. We take the time to sit and listen to your specific concerns. We emphasize wellness and will work with you to help you achieve your healthiest state possible. We are available to manage your medical needs and to be your partner on the road to excellent health!
North Shore Physicians
North Shore Primary Care provides our patients with a variety of health services. Some of which include: preventive wellness, acute sick care, nutrition and fitness care, and bariatric medicine. We provide our patients with individual responses to their needs. Our doctors are here to assist you along the path of your personal health journey. We take the time needed to listen to our patients and discover the best treatment plan for each individual.
North Shore Doctors
In 2003, Dr. Shana Weiss started North Shore Primary Care in an effort to provide local residents with compassionate, high-quality primary care physicians. Our doctors emphasize listening to our patients. We will work alongside you to ensure that you fully understand your situation and the best ways to treat it. Our exceptional team of doctors has the knowledge and experience needed to provide you with the finest primary care.
Dr. Shana Weiss
Certification:
Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Training:
Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Internship, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Systems, Baltimore, MD
Education:
M.D. Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Graduate School Medical Science Track Program
Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA
B.A. Psychology, Pre-medical program
Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
Honors and Awards:
Nominated for Internal Medicine Chief Resident, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
AMWA, Janet M. Glasgow Award for Achievement, May 1996
Memberships:
Lake County Medical Association
Illinois State Medical Society
American Medical Association
Prior Positions:
Vice-President, AMWA
Dr. James Nikolakakis
Specialist in Internal Medicine
Internship: Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Olympia Fields, IL
Residency: Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Board Certification: Board of Internal Medicine
Nancy Chodash, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Nancy Chodash FNP-BC is a board certified family nurse practitioner focusing her career in internal medicine. She received her doctorate from Rush University graduating with highest honors. She provides care to patients age 16 years and above for preventive care, treatment of acute illness, and treatment of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension. She has a special interest in women’s health , mental health, and weight loss.
Her philosophy is simple. She treats her patients as if they are family in an environment of mutual respect and trust. She believes that all people should have a health advocate and is proud to be just that for her patients.
In her free time she enjoys creating gluten-free recipes , writing her blog “Nancy’s World”, and spending time with her family and friends.
Paulina Kluchka, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Paulina is a Nurse Practitioner that prioritizes preventative and evidence based care. Paulina focuses on getting to know her patients in order to better personalize their care. Paulina wants her patients to be healthy and happy in their day-to-day lives and prevent future health problems.
Lunisa Ramirez, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Lunisa is a board-certified family nurse practitioner passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. She proactively addresses immediate health concerns, ensuring each patient’s unique needs are met. Recognizing that health doesn’t exist in isolation, Lunisa carefully considers the broader context of each patient’s life, including their social, emotional, and environmental factors. She establishes a supportive and healing environment by fostering open communication and building trust with her patients. Her mission is to promote the overall well-being of each individual, empowering them to participate actively in their health journey.
Tori Butur, FNP-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner
Tori Butur, a Master’s-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner, specializes in obesity medicine with over a decade of nursing experience and expertise in metabolic-bariatrics. Tori is committed to helping individuals achieve their metabolic goals and reclaim their health. She is an active member of several obesity societies and organizations (national and international) leading the field in evidence-based obesity education, management and research including the AANP Obesity Specialty Practice group, the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Bariatric Medical-Surgical Committee, American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS) where Tori holds a certificate in obesity management. Tori’s national presentation topics include the role of the NP in management of pre/post MBS patients (2023 ASMBS) and access for anti-obesity medications. Tori will always provide non-biased, judgement free care while she is your provider. She is energetic and friendly, but most importantly, will treat and care for you as if you were her family.
Judith Goykhman, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner
As a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Internal Medicine, I am deeply committed to empowering individuals on their health journey. With a strong focus on chronic disease management, I believe in a holistic approach to care that addresses both the mind and body. My passion for Nutrition and Weight-Loss is at the core of my practice, as achieving these goals can unlock a world of benefit for overall well-being. I strive to provide compassionate, personalized care to help patients live healthier, happier lives.