John Konen, MD

Charles Marcuccilli, MD, is a pediatric neurologist at RUSH University Medical Center.

As one of the largest pain centers in the United States, University Pain Centers, affiliated with Rush University Medical Center's Department of Anesthesiology, provides acute and chronic pain management services to more than 10,000 patients annually. Its Rush faculty physicians are nationally recognized experts in the field of pain research and have extensive experience in providing successful treatment for a broad range of pain disorders using a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-disciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of pain with the entire spectrum of interventional modalities, pharmacology, psychology, and alternative medical techniques.

Keith Monson, MD, FACS, is a general surgeon at RUSH. He earned his medical degree from RUSH Medical College and completed his residency in surgery at Michigan State University. With 25 years of experience in cancer surgery, Monson treats cancers involving the skin, the breast and the colon and rectum. For breast cancer, his surgical treatment approaches are customized to each patient to help achieve the best cancer and cosmetic outcomes based on each patient's preference. For colorectal cancer, he uses minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery, when applicable. These techniques enhance patient comfort and allow for quicker recovery times. Monson's goal is to attain the best possible cancer outcomes for his patients, while recognizing that each patient is unique and has their own individual treatment goals.