Harvey L. Echols, M.D. 2757 Ridge Avenue * Evanston, IL 60201 Cell: (773) 450-4231 * he13c9dae@westpost.

net PROFILE Licensed Physician and Surgeon with 19+ years of comprehensive experience in multiple fields of medicine: General Medicine, Sports Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, and Phlebology. Accomplished administrator with strong background in launching start-up health care practices and developing new lines of health services and programs that meet the needs of a diverse patient population. Keen business acumen with proven ability to drive an organization's clinical operations and financial performance while building its revenue streams and customer base. Resourceful in utilizing technology and other resources to enhance the delivery of health care. Exceptional rapport- and relationship-building skills with patients and health care providers. Gifted communicator with numerous presentations delivered before health care professionals and the general public. * * * * * * * * * * * * Business Development Health Care Management & Consulting Regulatory Compliance Project & Program Management Recruiting / Training / Development Start-Up Settings Team Building / Management Presentations / Lectures / Public Speaking Payroll & HR Functions Product Marketing Performance & Process Improvement Client & Community Relations

EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS Vein Clinics of America, Skokie, IL 2008 - Present [Veins of America is the oldest and largest medical corporation dedicated exclusively to the study, treatment, and repair of varicose veins. Company employs more than 5,000 people throughout 14 states.] Phlebologist Function as Chief Medical Officer for site's office surgical practice, which serves an area population of more than 300,000 people. Oversee delivery of patient care as well as enforce and adhere to all practice's policies and procedures. Diagnose and treat patients with varicose vein disease through use of an endovenous laser and sclerotherapy; performed 500+ laser procedures since opening of practice. Deliver biweekly presentations on vein diseases. * Led clinical operations of start-up practice, which generated more than $1 million in revenues

and went from no patients to over 1,000 active charts within its first 18 months of operation. * Participated in recruiting qualified candidates to fill practice's business and clinical positions. * Developed and implemented a computer macro-based system for writing, retrieving, and storing office progress and surgical notes. Harvey L. Echols, MD, LTD, Chicago, IL 1992 - Present [Family and non-surgical sports medicine practice.] President and CEO Founded and manage medical practice dedicated to family medicine and non-surgical sports medicine, growing practice to as high as over 3,700 active patient charts. Administer over entire clinical and business operations of practice, including direct patient care, human resources, marketing, billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Developed all policies and procedures to ensure consistency in the delivery of patient care. * Served as the Team Physician for 2 NJCAA Division 1 athletic programs (Kennedy-King College and Olive-Harvey College) and Volunteer Team Physician for 2 Chicago public high school athletic programs (Simeon Career Academy and Lindblom Math and Science Academy). * Introduced a platform that created a multidisciplinary office environment comprised of a clinical social work practice, a podiatric practice, and an exercise science clinic and practice. * Conceived and manage a patient-centered, office-based exercise and weight-management system, using nutritional supplementation, positive-thinking techniques, and individual, patient-specific exercise programs. * Designed, implemented, and provided behavioral group therapy to several nursing homes in Chicago area. Continued... Harvey L. Echols, M.D. Curriculum Vitae / Page 2

Physicians Immediate Care, Inc., Chicago, IL 2006 - 2009 [Physicians Immediate Care is an occupational medicine and urgent care corporation that operates 16 clinics in the greater Chicago area, serving a patient population of over 450,000 people.] Site Medical Director Directed clinical and business functions of practice for corporation's West Loop (Chicago) office, including direct supervision of approximately 20 employees. Served as the primary physician for diagnosing and treating occupational injuries for employees from over 450 companies. Led rehabilitation programs for several industrial

clients, which included site visits to determine safe working environments, according to OSHA guidelines and regulations. Scheduled and held weekly office staff meetings to review weekly reports on patient population and cataloging the types of and the number of illnesses treated. * Increased volume of clients by conducting several "Lunch and Learns" to market practice's services. * Played instrumental role in recruiting qualified people to fill various office and clinical positions. * Contributed to practice's growth from zero patients to more than 5,000 active charts within 2-year period. * Established and managed practice's marketing and human resource programs. Advanced Occupational Medicine Specialists, Bellwood, IL 2002 - 2006 [AOMS is an occupational and sports medicine practice that incorporates primary care and sports medicine, providing medical services to more than 600 companies in the Chicago area and 9 sports medicine affiliations.] Senior Physician Provided direct patient care in the diagnosis and treatment of occupational injuries for employees from over 300 companies. Conducted monthly company-based and quarterly public presentations on occupational injuries and other medical topics. * Assisted with expanding company from 1 to 2 office locations, increasing market share by 50%. * Served as the Associate Team Physician for Chicago Rush (Arena League professional football team) and Team Physician for NCAA Division 1 athletic program (Chicago State University), NAIA Division II athletic program (Illinois Institute of Technology), NCAA Division III athletic program (Kendall College), and 4 high schools. * Set up the Industrial Client Hearing Conservation Program and helped launch and manage rehabilitation programs for industrial clients. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Rosalind Franklin School of Medicine - The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL 1995 - Present Clinical Instructor in Family Practice University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL 1994 - Present Clinical Instructor in Family Practice Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 1993 - Present Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Practice EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL M.D.

Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL B.A., Biology Licensed Physician and Surgeon, Illinois Department of Registration and Education Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice Board Eligible, American Board of Family Practice Certificate of Added Qualification Eligible, Sports Medicine, American Board of Family Practice Certified Occupational Hearing Consultant, Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation Continued... Harvey L. Echols, M.D. Curriculum Vitae / Page 3

TRAINING The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chicago, IL Sports Medicine Fellow Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL Chief Resident, Department of Family Practice Family Practice Resident AFFILIATIONS National Medical Association, Member American College of Sports Medicine, Member American Academy of Family Practice, Member Cook County Physicians Association, Member and former President and Vice President PUBLICATIONS Echols, H.L. "Back Pain - Something You Can't Ignore." Ebony Man, Volume 9, Number 10. August 1994. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Echols, H.L. "Reaching for the Stars!" Southern Illinois School of Medicine Graduate Medprep Club Banquet. April 30, 2006. Carbondale, IL. Echols, H.L. "So You Want To Be a Doctor." Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Medprep Program Welcoming Luncheon. August 1, 2005. Springfield, IL. Echols, H.L. "Nerve Compression Syndromes Of the Lower Extremity." The Cook County Podiatric Medical Association Quarterly Business and Scientific Seminar. March 17, 2004. Chicago, IL. Echols, H.L. "Reaching Back To Move Forward." The University of Illinois at Chicago Student National Medical Association 12th Annual Scholarship Banquet." February 7, 2004. Chicago, IL.

Echols, H.L. "Patellofemoral Syndrome." Provident Hospital Family Practice Grand Rounds. June 7, 2001. Chicago, IL. Echols, H.L. "Syndesmotic Ankle Sprains." The Cook County Podiatric Medical Association Annual Spring Seminar. May 13, 1998. Chicago, IL. Echols, H.L. "Toward a Career in Medicine - How Remarkable Do You Wish To Be*" Chicago State University CLIMB/AMP Program Career Day Seminar. July 18, 1997. Chicago, IL. Echols, H.L. "Preventing Ankle Injuries: A Practical Approach." Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Class of 1987 Reunion Lecture." June 21, 1997. Springfield, IL. Echols, H.L. "Medicine In the 90's: The Changing Face of Healthcare." Third Unitarian Church Health Care Forum. May 18, 1997. Chicago, IL. Echols, H.L. "Common Athletic Injuries In the Adolescent." Cook County Hospital Adolescent Medicine Department Grand Rounds. September 6, 1996. Chicago, IL. Echols, H.L. "Achieving Your Goals In Medicine - What Are You Prepared To Do*" Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Graduate Medprep Club Banquet. April 27, 1996. Carbondale, IL. Echols, H.L. "Shaping Up Without Injury." Zonta International, Evanston Chapter, Monthly Business and Educational Session. January 25, 1995. Evanston, IL. Echols, H.L. "Anterior Knee Pain - Patellofemoral Syndrome." The National Medical Association 98th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, Family Practice Session. July 28, 1994. Orlando, FL.