LiveMed Media is a mission-driven company that combines expertise from medical oncology, library science and technology to fill an unmet need identified by founder John Ruge, MD: the ability to access unbiased, current medical information when and where needed. The company’s innovative educational tool Medeligo™ continues to evolve as it provides physicians and front line oncology caregivers access to critical information resources used to guide the care of their patients.
About Medeligo
LiveMed Media’s mission is to help physicians on the front line of cancer care provide their patients with the best care possible. We grew out of a simple belief: Access to the latest research and information should be at the fingertips of every physician.
John Ruge, MD, FAANS
Founder
Dr. Ruge has an international reputation as both a pediatric and adult neurosurgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience. In 2015, he was recognized in Newsweek magazine as a top cancer neurosurgeon. In 1997, Dr. Ruge founded the Midwest Children’s Brain Tumor Center – dedicated to improving the future for children with brain tumors. He has served on the editorial boards of 2 major neurosurgical journals. He is currently Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Chicago.
Medical Advisors
Jon M. Richards, MD PhD
Jon M. Richards, MD PhD
Director, Biologics Response Modifier Program, Oncology Specialists, S.C.; Division of Hematology/Oncology Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Heidi C. Memmel, MD FACS
Heidi C. Memmel, MD FACS
Dr. Heidi Memmel is the Surgical Director and Medical Co-Director of the Caldwell Breast Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Edward S. James, MD
Edward S. James, MD
Dr. Edward James specializes in Gastro-intestinal Oncology, actively leads the GI tumor boards and is the Chair of the Cancer Committee at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.
James R. Dolan, MD
James R. Dolan, MD
Dr. James Dolan has 30 years experience in Gynecologic Oncology. He served as Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, Illinois from 2004-2017.
Robert S. Kaplinsky, MD
Robert S. Kaplinsky MD
Dr. Robert Kaplinsky specializes in urology with expertise in the treatment of urologic cancers. He is on the medical staffs at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital where he is the director of the Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Oncology Conferences and at Presence Resurrection Medical Center where he is Chairman of the Division of Urology.
Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD
Shams Bakhos Bufalino, MD
Dr. Shams Bakhos Bufalino specializes in Hematology-Oncology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Fun Fact:
Medeligo™ is derived from the Latin word “deligo” meaning to pick, pluck, choose, or select. Our logo evokes the Nea Onnim, an ancient symbol of knowledge and wisdom. “He who does not know can know from learning.”
Medeligo™ is derived from the Latin word “deligo” meaning to pick, pluck, choose, or select. Our logo evokes the Nea Onnim, an ancient symbol of knowledge and wisdom. “He who does not know can know from learning.”