Marjorie T. Daoud, MD - Beacon Medical Group Infectious Disease

Dr. Kevin Cumper has always had an interest in microbiology. However, it wasn't until the middle of graduate school that he felt a calling to do something beyond microbiology research. "I found that working with patients directly was much more fulfilling than just doing lab work," Dr. Cumper said. "It's rewarding to be able to cure diseases." Dr. Cumper loves the opportunity to create a great outcome for a patient. And that positive outcome can't take place without a great team to make it happen. "A strong team makes everything better," he said. "The whole patient care team thrives on good communication and can positively impact a patient's life." Dr. Cumper describes himself as an avid gamer, his passion lying in computer games. He also loves to read in his free time.

About Dr. Nidea Dr. Luis A. Nidea decided to become a doctor at eight years old. “Growing up in the Philippines, I helped my mother and father in their walk-in clinic adjacent to the house I grew up in,” Dr. Nidea says. “I liked watching them help people who came in to get medical treatment.” Dr. Nidea followed in his parents’ footsteps by becoming a gastroenterologist. He earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Nidea completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Cook County Hospital and John H. Stoger Jr. Hospital. “I am a healer and teacher,” says Dr. Nidea. “As a physician, I studied and trained to help diagnose and treat medical illnesses. As a teacher, I educate others on wellness and preventive health.” In gastroenterology and hepatology, there’s always an opportunity to do this. “I am passionate about preventing cancer of the GI tract and liver as well as treating inflammation of the GI system.” Dr. Nidea’s education and commitment to the Hippocratic Oath shape his practice philosophy. “I took a sacred oath to practice medicine with compassion and humility and provide for all persons regardless of gender, religion, color or financial ability,” Dr. Nidea says. “I count it as an honor and serve patients to the very best of my ability.” In his own words Who is or was the most influential person/role model in your life? Jesus Christ. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? Librarian … I love to read books and preserve them. What is your favorite food? Movie? What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? Medium-rare ribeye, Field of Dreams, psychology/organic chemistry. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone, alive or deceased, who would it be and why? Vincent Van Gough. I want to hear his feelings of depression and loneliness that allowed him to create his brushstroke into masterpieces. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Medical missions and pickle ball.

About Dr. Yaseen Dr. Zuhair H. Yaseen believes that being a physician is the finest and most rewarding profession. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a doctor,” he says. “I was raised and nurtured to achieve that within a caring family.” Now, Dr. Yaseen practices that care with his gastroenterology patients. “Taking care of patients is the only job I know. Gastroenterology is about disease prevention and maintaining the health of people as much as it is about treating medical conditions.” Dr. Yaseen earned his medical degree at Tishreen University Medical School in Latakia, Syria. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship at Michigan State University. He also worked at Mayo Clinic for seven years. “I chose this specialty to combine intellectual skills of being a physician with technical skills of procedures. I make a difference applying knowledge and technical skills at the same time, while also dealing with health and disease.” While the gastroenterology field – and medicine as a whole – is evolving, Dr. Yaseen remains focused on what the patient needs are. “The health care profession still needs a personal touch, which the digital age has struggled to maintain,” he says. “COVID taught us how we are all vulnerable, and we have to reinvent health as a prevention method first.” This mindset shapes Dr. Yaseen’s practice philosophy. “I want to find the balance we are all looking for: technology, innovation, personalized and compassionate care in a timely manner. One patient at a time, one message at a time.” In his own words Who is your biggest role model? I have been influenced by several people throughout my life. Doctors Patrick Alguire and Michael Zaroukian influenced my professional career as my residency directors. They coached me throughout my training and gave me a strong foundation of what I need in critical decision model analysis, medical informatics and a patient-centered approach to medicine. Steve Jobs, as an innovator, inspired me to adopt simplicity in presenting complex tasks we encounter. “Make it simple.” Outside of medicine, what are your interests? Hobbies? I enjoy playing classical guitar, nature walks and photography. I spend time with my wife and three kids, who keep us busy.