OUR STAFF
Dr. Charles Martinez - info@oipcc.org
Yvonne S. RN, Nurse Manager - ysmilovitz@oipcc.org
Andrew Lindstad, Executive Director - alindstad@oipcc.org
Jim Chrystal, LCPC, NCC, Behavioral Health Director - jchrystal@oipcc.org
Dr. Charles Martinez
Clinic Medical Director and one of the founders of Old Irving Park Community Clinic (OIPCC). Dr. Martinez graduated St. Louis University Medical School. He completed his internship at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center Chicago. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine at Hines VA. He is well respected as a clinician in the fields of Nuclear Medicine and Internal Medicine. Dr. Martinez served as Director of the Division of Nuclear Medicine at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois from 1984 to 2002. He is an Emeritus Attending Physician in the Divisions of Nuclear Medicine and Internal Medicine at Lutheran General Hospital 2005 to present. At OIPCC Dr. Martinez sees patients on a regular basis as an Internal Medicine Physician. His hobbies are writing, golf and bird watching.
Yvonne S. RN
Yvonne has been a nurse for over eight years working in both clinical and hospital settings. She also has experience working for nonprofit organizations as well as extensive experience in HR outsourcing, where she managed health benefits for many fortune 500 companies. Yvonne enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and watching movies.
Andrew Lindstad
Andrew Lindstad is a results-oriented nonprofit professional with nineteen years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, government relations, marketing, and communications. During his career, he has managed multi-million dollar giving programs, specializing in institutional giving, major individual giving, and planned giving. Andrew has broad nonprofit experience, leading organizations in education, arts and culture, and mental health. Andrew has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming, a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Colorado, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys performing, hearing live music, seeing local theater, and enjoying delicious food at Chicago’s restaurants.
Jim Chrystal LCPC, NCC
Clinical Director of Behavioral Health. Jim has been in the Behavioral Health Department of OIPCC since May 2012. He works part-time to organize and supervise the behavioral health staff. The staff include interns from Adler University along with the support staff from the university. Jim is a graduate of Governors State University with a MA in Interpersonal Communication. Jim has 48 years of experience in the mental health field. He worked for 27 years at the Community Center of Lakeview. Jim has an extensive background in Adlerian Psychology. In his work with the interns he emphasizes the importance of a behavioral health assessment and Adlerian interpretations. Jim is a Cub fan and enjoys golf.