The Carle Health & Fitness Center Medical Advisory Board is comprised of physicians, providers and leaders from the McLean County community whose clinical interests and expertise are in alignment with the goals and mission of Carle Health & Fitness Center (CHFC).
The Medical Advisory Board serves as a vital mechanism for successfully linking CHFC to the continuum of care. In addition, the Medical Advisory Board distinguishes CHFC from commercial and community-based fitness centers in the region by creating oversight whereby its programs and services are developed utilizing the best available science, evidence and expertise that the Center has to offer.
Meet the Medical Advisory Board
LILLA BERCK, M.D
- Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
- Medical School: Southern Illinois University College of Medicine, Springfield, IL
- Certification: Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Hospital Affiliation: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- Awards: 2023 Pantagraph Readers’ Choice – Best Primary Care Provider
Dr. Berck said for her health care was not just a choice but a calling. “At the age of 6, I declared to my parents that I was going to be a physician, because I wanted to help people. That calling remains strong today. I am blessed to have a career that I love and enjoy.”
In the Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Berck provides comprehensive medical care for patients 18 years and older with an emphasis on wellness and preventative care.
MINI HARIHARAN, M.D.
- Residency: Internal Medicine, Tufts University/ Baystate Medical Center. Springfield, MA
- Medical School: Pondicherry Institute Medical Sciences, India.
- Certification: Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine
- Hospital Affiliation: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
With a dreamer’s heart, Dr. Hariharan envisions a world where healthcare is accessible to all and where individuals can achieve their fullest potential. With her focus on providing comprehensive, personalized care, she has earned a reputation for her commitment to advancing health and wellness of her patients.
MARIAM KHALID, M.D.
- General Internist: Internal Medicine , Bariatrics
- Medical Interests: Obesity Medicine
- Residency: Internal Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, United States
- Education: King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Mariam Khalid has faculty appointments at Carle Illinois College of Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor. She has certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
MARIA F. SAAVEDRA, M.D.
- General Internist: Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, Internal Medicine
- Residency: Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL, United States, 2015-2019
- Education: MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford, IL, United States, 2015
- Education: BS, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States, 2009
- Professional Societies: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); American College of Physicians (ACP)
Dr. Maria F Saavedra has medical interests in Global Health, Women’s Health, Pediatrics and Adults. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), and also speaks Spanish.
Shilpa I. Mehta, M.D.
- Medical Interests: Women’s health, Preventive medicine, Dermatology, Joint injections, Skin biopsies, Orthopedics, Adolescent medicine
- Residency: Chief Resident, Family Medicine, Southern Illinois University – Decatur, Decatur, IL, United States, 2004
- Residency: Family Medicine, Southern Illinois University – Decatur, Decatur, IL, United States, 2004
- Education: MBBS, B.J. Medical College, Ahemedabad, Gujarat, India, 1999
- Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), board certified; American Academy of Family Physicians, fellow; Urgent Care, board certified
- Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Gujarati
Since fourth grade, I had decided to be a doctor and take care of people. I have been in practice now for 20 years and do not regret a single day going into Medicine, it is my calling and purpose.
Along with practicing medicine and spending time with my family and friends, I love exercise and being outdoors amongst nature hike, camp, kayak, run, long walks seeing sunrises and sunsets. Exercise with morning sunrises is my caffeine for the day, gets me going to live another day fully.
I enjoy Global Health, Women’s Health, Preventive and Wellness Medicine. I firmly believe in “Prevention is better than Cure”.