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DuPage Medical Group Acquires Two Vascular Surgeons

NAPERVILLE, Ill.—DuPage Medical Group, the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in the Chicago area, is announcing the acquisition of two experienced vascular surgeons. Drs. Samer Najjar and Thomas Painter began seeing patients on July 1 at DMG’s facilities in Elmhurst at 133 E. Brush Hill Rd., Suite 110, and in Naperville at 1020 Ogden Ave., Suite 301.

A board-certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Najjar joins DMG with more than 14 years of experience. He received his medical degree from The George Washington School of Medicine, and completed general surgery residencies at Tufts-New England Medical Center and the Medical College of Virginia, where he served as senior surgical resident. Dr. Najjar completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery research at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in vascular surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 

Dr. Najjar is a fellow of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society. 

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Dr. Thomas Painter joins DMG with more than 27 years of experience. He is a board-certified vascular surgeon who earned his medical degree from Ohio State University School of Medicine. Dr. Painter received his surgical training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he completed his residency in general surgery and fellowships in vascular surgery and artificial organs research. 

Dr. Painter holds professional memberships with the Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Chicago Surgical Society, Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society and the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society. 

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Prior to joining DMG, the Arlington Heights-based physicians combined have provided vascular surgical care to patients in the Chicago area for more than 40 years. The acquisition brings specialized surgical expertise to DMG, expanding its commitment to quality care for its community of patients. 

These physicians are accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (630) 545-7565 or visit www.dupagemedicalgroup.com for more information.

About DuPage Medical Group 

With more than 425 physicians and in more than 60 locations, DuPage Medical Group is the largest independent, multi-specialty physician group in the Chicago area, providing physician-directed health care focused on quality, efficiency and access. For more information, visit www.dupagemedicalgroup.com.

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