About Us

Independent research sites united under one centralized network to accelerate study start-up, enhance coordination, and strengthen community trust.

Our Story

Arya Clinical was created when several high-performing research sites joined together to form a unified network in the Midwest. Each Arya Clinical site retains its established name, physician leadership, and trusted local identity while operating within a centralized organization. This model enables faster study start-up, stronger coordination across sites, and higher enrollment performance without compromising the community relationships that drive patient trust and participation.

By pairing local credibility with standardized Midwest-based infrastructure and community-based engagement, Arya Clinical accelerates trial timelines, broadens access to diverse patient populations, and delivers consistent, reliable performance across every therapeutic area the network serves.

Our Leadership Team

Nusrat Deen, BS, CCRC

President & CEO

Clinical Research Leader Driving High-Enrollment Operations and Strategic Growth

Dennis J. Levinson, MD, FACP, FACR

Medical Director

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Physician and Rheumatology Leader with Proven Excellence in Clinical Practice and Research

Syed Rajin Ahmed, MD

Director

Syed Rajin Ahmed serves as Director at Arya Clinical, bringing extensive experience in global clinical research operations and public health leadership.

Mohammed Y. Alam, MD

Medical Director/Investigator

Mohammed Y. Alam, MD is a distinguished physician with over 40 years of clinical experience.

Suhail Khadra, MD, FACC

Medical Director/Investigator

Suhail Khadra, MD, FACC is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology.

Mohammed Al-Khudari, MD

Medical Director/Investigator

Mohammad Al-Khudari, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a native of Chicago’s southwest suburbs.

Veena Nayak, MD, FACR

Medical Director/Investigator

Dr. Veena Nayak is a board-certified rheumatologist who joined the clinical research team in 2022, bringing strong clinical and research experience in complex rheumatic conditions.

Sanjay Rao, MD

Medical Director/Investigator

Sanjay Rao, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and LASIK surgeon with over 20 years of experience serving the Chicagoland community.

Eden Brandon, MD, FACP

Medical Director/Investigator

Eden Brandon, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Norman James, MD, FACP

Medical Director/Investigator

Norman M. James, MD, FACP is a highly regarded internal medicine physician based in Chicago, Illinois.

Azazuddin A. Ahmed, MD, FACP

Medical Director/Investigator

Azazuddin A. Ahmed, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Afiya Ahmed

MS, Six Sigma Green Belt Director of Quality Assurance

Afiya Ahmed is the Director of Quality Assurance at Arya Clinical.

Our Network

Each research sites operates with its own local identity and community relationships- but together, they form the Arya Site Network. This unique model allows us to maintain the personalized care and trust of independent sites while delivering the scalability, consistency, and infrastructure of a national research organization.

611 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60607

Principal Investigators:

  • Azazuddin A. Ahmed, MD, FACP
 

Key Therapeutic Areas: Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular & Metabolic

611 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60607

Principal Investigators:

  • Dennis J. Levinson, MD, FACP, FACR
  • Saad Alvi, MD, FACP
 

Key Therapeutic Areas: Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Pain Management, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Cardiovascular & Metabolic, Infectious Disease & Vaccines, Substance Use Disorder.

Chicago Medical Research

3330 West 177th Street, Suite 3E Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Principal Investigators:

  • Eden Brandon, MD, FACP
  • Suhail Khadra, MD, FACC
  • Tahir Abbasi, MD
 

Key Therapeutic Areas: Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular & Metabolic, Infectious Disease & Vaccines

6201 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Principal Investigators:

  • Sanjay N. Rao, MD
  • Mohammad Al-Khudari, MD
 

Key Therapeutic Area: Ophthalmology

10 Orland Square Drive, Suite 1A Orland Park, IL 60462

Principal Investigators:

  • Mohamad R. Alzein, MD
  • Veena Nayak, MD, FACR
  • Abdallah Altarshan, MD, FACP
  • Ahmed Radwan, MD, ABPN
 

Key Therapeutic Areas: Rheumatology, Osteoarthritis, Pain Management, Cardiovascular & Metabolic, Infectious Disease & Vaccines

3762 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109

Principal Investigators:

  • Abdallah Ali, MD
  • Mousa Hamed, MD
 

Key Therapeutic Areas: Obesity, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Migraine, Depression, Cognitive Disorders, Substance Use Disorders.

Elite Medical Research

900 S. Frontage Rd. Suite Woodridge, IL 60517

Principal Investigator:

  • Wahid Kassar, MD
Westmont Medical Research, LLC

29 N. Cass Ave. Suite A Westmont, IL  60559

Principal Investigator:

  • Amer Alhussaini, MD
University Medical Research, LLC
 

Intensive Phase 1 facility, with 10 beds, negative pressure rooms, 24 hours stay. Access to hospital within minutes. 

Core Values

Patient-Centric Innovation

Decisions driven by patient safety, experience, and inclusion.

Scalable Collaboration

Coordinating efficiently, delivering locally.

Integrity & Transparency

Ethical, compliant, and committed to quality.

Our Mission

To accelerate the development of life-changing therapies while upholding the highest standards of scientific excellence, patient safety, operational integrity, and equitable access.

Our Vision

To transform the clinical trial experience through a scalable, efficient, and inclusive site network that delivers exceptional care, rigorous data, and meaningful opportunities for all patients.