Glynnis Louise Thatch, NP

Dr. Simpkins was born and raised in Crystal Lake, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago. She received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology and immunology at University of Wisconsin-Madison and studied abroad in Glasgow, Scotland for one year. She then worked and volunteered in hospitals for two years, traveling in her spare time to China, England, Ireland, Portugal and Italy. Dr. Simpkins earned her master’s degree in biomedical science from the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and later received her medical degree at Chicago Medical School. She then completed her pediatrics residency at Lutheran General Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. She studies heavily in the area of adolescent medicine and loves taking care of her teenage patients, although feels comfortable with children of all ages. Dr. Simpkins has two young daughters, who are her greatest pride and joy. She is an avid sports fan and enjoys traveling, the outdoors, playing volleyball, riding bikes, the beach, eating good food, spending time with her husband and daughters, and cheering on her Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers.

Megan Hawkins, NP is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with 15 years of nursing experience, including eight years as a nurse practitioner. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing and a master of science degree in nursing, both from Ball State University. She has spent the last few years in a family practice setting, but has previously worked in urgent care, pediatrics and ICU. She has a special interest in pediatrics, women’s health and preventive medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also enjoys exercise, being outside and making crafts with her children.