Meet the Team.

As the founder of DuPage Medical Wellness, Dara brings an extensive background in the medical device industry, healthcare leadership, and entrepreneurship.

With years of experience working alongside leading surgeons and healthcare professionals, she has built her career around medical innovation, professional relationships, and advancing the delivery of healthcare.

Her vision for DuPage Medical Wellness was to create a modern, patient-centered practice focused on personalized wellness, weight management, hormone optimization, and longevity.

Today, she leads the practice’s business operations and strategic growth, working alongside experienced medical professionals who oversee clinical care. Her commitment is to provide patients with an exceptional experience, access to innovative wellness services, and a team dedicated to helping them achieve their health goals.

With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Susana Ortega provides comprehensive, individualized care tailored to every stage of life. She began her career as a medical assistant before earning both her BSN and MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Chamberlain University. Following years of managing busy Chicagoland primary care, internal medicine, and medical wellness clinics, she earned her Full Practice Authority and completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2025.

Susana holds active memberships with the ANA, AANP, ISAPN, and Sigma Theta Tau. Dedicated to compassionate and accessible medicine, she is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and genuine connection with every patient.