Here, you can meet some of the surgeons that make SurgPrep amazing.

Our amazing staff is what allows SurgPrep to stand out above all else.

Specially trained from the world over, our instructors at SurgPrep are amongst the finest tailored individuals you can encounter. Now, it’s your turn to follow their footsteps.

Director/Coordinator,

Dr. John Kane, D.P.M.,

As one of the main directors and coordinators of SurgPrep, Dr. Kane will be one of the more common faces you see around our program and surgical practices. Highly trained, with experience gathered all around the world, Dr. Kane utilizes his specialty in lower-extremity surgery to provide students with the best experience in surgery as possible.

A handful of our surgeons…

  • D.O., PhD, Surgeon

    "[Dr. Eugene Tarasov] is a board-eligible general surgeon who has been treating patients throughout the greater Chicago area for eight years. Dr. Tarasov currently sees patients in Chicago Surgical Clinic in Arlington Heights, Illinois. He is specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder, hiatus hernia, colon resection, and multiple other surgical issues.

    A compassionate doctor who strives to provide individualized care to his patients, Dr. Tarasov has nearly two decades of experience in the medical field, providing him with a diverse range of skills." -Chicago Surgical Clinic

  • MD, FACS, Surgeon

    [Dr. Yelena Levitin] is a general and minimally invasive surgeon treating patients throughout the Northwest suburbs and Greater Chicagoland area. She sees patients at Chicago Surgical Clinic, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she also serves as medical director. With nearly 25 years of experience, Dr. Levitin is highly skilled in all aspects of surgery, including trauma, reconstructive and extirpative procedures, emergency care, and surgical endoscopy." -Chicago Surgical Clinic.

    Dr. Levitin, as medical director, owns one of the facilities that SurgPrep is allowed to practice at.

Instructors and Teachers

  • M.D., SA-C, Instructor

    Dr. Arnel Monarca is a surgical assistant originally hailing from the Philippines. As one of our brightest, Dr. Monarca epitomizes the blend of precision, expertise, and compassion that defines exceptional healthcare professionals. As an instructor, he provides diligent care towards every student and performs at the highest degree with every student.

  • M.D., SA-C, Instructor

    A Board-certified Surgeon from Ukraine, Dr. Khalus studied at the Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University to obtain her surgical license. She speaks English, Native Ukrainian, and Russian- and is a self-motivated, sociable and energetic instructor for some of the students that come through our facility.

    She has worked as one of the instructors at our facility for some time now, and constantly proves herself as a valuable component of our team.