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Illustrating my world

I am passionate and motivated to give you the best medical media in demand. Whether you are looking to wow your audience with attention to detail, or keep it simple, I am determined to help your art project reach its intended purpose.
I have the knowledge and expertise to understand complex medicine and science. I can visualize the heart from a strange angle, and not just from the anterior view. A medical illustrator is set apart from an illustrator by his or her ability to draw a medical concept or relationship that does not yet exist on paper. Copying an existing reference of medical art is easy. You can find someone to recreate an image for you at little or no cost. If you need someone to take an existing reference, analyze it, study it, and determine if it is the best possible way to visualize an idea or find a better, more accurate way to communicate it; that's when you need a medical illustrator.
"Medical illustration is 90% understanding the science, and 10% putting it on paper."


Project Manager and Senior Medical Illustrator at Body Scientific International
Adjunct Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago, Life Science Visualization Techniques I
Bio
Lead medical illustrator and manager, Carolina Hrejsa (Huh-ray-sa) has been illustrating since 2007. She completed her Masters of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Biomedical Visualization program. Her early interest in biology led her to the undergraduate study of biological sciences at the University of Chicago, with work experience at the university's dinosaur lab. Carolina's science background gives her the advantage of understanding complex material. Her left-brain approach to art makes even the most challenging topics comprehensive.
Self-employed medical illustrator
AWARDS
I have received the following awards on projects I have worked on as a medical illustrator and project manager at Body Scientific International.

Association of Medical Illustrators Award of Excellence - Illustrated Text
Unlocking Medical Terminology 2nd Edition by Bruce Wingerd, 2010

Association of Medical Illustrators Award of Excellence - Illustrated Text
Therapeutic Kinesiology: Musculoskeletal Systems, Palpation, and Body Mechanics by Mary Ann Foster, 2013

Association of Medical Illustrators Award of Merit - Simulators, Prosthetics and Sculptural Products
Understanding Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Model, 2019
PUBLISHED ILLUSTRATIONS
I have worked at Body Scientific International as a lead medical illustrator and project manager over the last 13 years. You will find my illustrations in the following textbooks.
Year | Cover | Title | Author |
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2005 | Unlocking Medical Terminology | Wingerd, Bruce | |
2009 | Prehospital Emergency Care 9th Edition with Workbook | Mistovich, Joseph J.; Hafen Ph.D., Brent Q.; Karren Ph.D., Keith J. | |
2009 | Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques (5th Edition) | Benjamin Ph.D., Patricia J. | |
2010 | Therapeutic Reflexology: A Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Competence | Stone, Paula | |
2010 | Stedman's Medical Terminology: Steps to Success in Medical Language | Stedman's (Author), Charlotte Creason RHIA (Editor) | |
2010 | Unlocking Medical Terminology (2nd Edition) | Wingerd, Bruce S. | |
2010 | Pearson's Massage Therapy: Blending Art with Science | Benjamin Ph.D., Patricia J. | |
2010 | EMR Complete: A Worktext | Limmer EMT-P, Daniel J. | |
2011 | Emergency Care (12th Edition) | Limmer EMT-P, Daniel J.; O'Keefe, Michael F.; Grant, Harvey T.; Murray, Bob; Bergeron, J. David; Dickinson, Edward T. | |
2011 | Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations (Master Techniques in Surgery) | Steven D. Wexner MD FACS FRCS FRCS(Ed) (Editor), James W. Fleshman MD (Editor) | |
2011 | Fischer's Mastery of Surgery (2 Volume set) | Josef E. Fischer MD (Editor), et al. | |
2011 | Clinical Massage Therapy: A Structural Approach to Pain Management | Waslaski, James | |
2011 | Medical Terminology: Get Connected! | Frucht, Suzanne S. | |
2012 | Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking - Eleventh Edition | Bickley MD, Lynn | |
2012 | Medical Terminology Complete! (2nd Edition) | Wingerd, Bruce S. | |
2012 | Master Techniques in Surgery: Hernia | Jones MD MS, Daniel B. | |
2012 | Transition Series: Topics for the Advanced EMT | Limmer EMT-P, Daniel J.; Mistovich, Joseph J. | |
2012 | Abdomen and Superficial Structures (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series) | Kawamura, Diane; Lunsford, Bridgette | |
2012 | Acute Care Surgery | Britt MD, L.D.; Peitzman MD, Andrew; Barie MD, Phillip; Jurkovich MD, Gregory J. | |
2012 | The Vascular System (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series) | Kupinski PhD RVT, Ann Marie | |
2013 | Lifespan Development, 1e | Kato Ed.D., Sharleen L. | |
2013 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | Hall, Susan J; Provost-Craig, Michelle A; Rose, William C | |
2013 | The Human Body: Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology | Wingerd, Bruce | |
2013 | Prehospital Emergency Care (10th Edition) | Mistovich, Joseph J.; Karren Ph.D., Keith J.; Hafen, Brent | |
2013 | Practical Guide to Emergency Ultrasound | Cosby MD FACEP, Karen S.; Kendall MD FACEP, John L. | |
2014 | Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery: Lung Resections, Bronchoplasty | Mathisen MD, Douglas J.; Morse, Christopher | |
2014 | Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery: Transplantation, Tracheal Resections, Mediastinal Tumors, Extended Thoracic Resections | Mathisen MD, Douglas J.; Morse, Christopher | |
2014 | Medical Terminology: Mastering the Basics | Destafano BS RT(R), Cindy; Federman MSEd, Fran | |
2014 | Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting (3rd Edition) | Beaman, Nina; Routh, Kristiana Sue; Papazian-Boyce, Lorraine M.; Sesser, Janet M.; Maly, Ron; Mills, Helen | |
2014 | Master Techniques in Surgery: Esophageal Surgery | Luketich MD, James | |
2015 | Operative Techniques in Colon and Rectal Surgery | Albo, Daniel; Michael W Mulholland MD PhD (Editor) | |
2015 | Operative Techniques in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery | Hughes, Steven; Michael W Mulholland MD PhD (Editor) | |
2015 | Operative Techniques in Breast, Endocrine, and Oncologic Surgery | Sabel, Michael; Michael W Mulholland MD PhD (Editor) | |
2015 | Master Techniques in Surgery: Vascular Surgery: Arterial Procedures First Edition | Darling III, R. Clement; Ozaki, C. Keith | |
2015 | Introduction to Health Science: Pathways to Your Future | Blahnik, Susan; Winger, Dorothy | |
2015 | Master Techniques in Surgery: Vascular Surgery: Hybrid, Venous, Dialysis Access, Thoracic Outlet, and Lower Extremity Procedures | Darling III, R. Clement; Ozaki, C. Keith | |
2015 | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series) | Stephenson MA.Ed. BSRT-U RDMS RVT, Susan Raatz | |
2015 | Operative Techniques in Vascular Surgery | Dalman, Ronald; Michael W Mulholland MD PhD (Editor) | |
2015 | Sensation and Perception | Schwartz, Bennett L.; Krantz, John H. | |
2015 | Medical Terminology Complete! (3rd Edition) | Wingerd, Bruce | |
2015 | Operative Techniques in Transplantation Surgery First Edition | Michael J. Englesbe M.D.; Michael W Mulholland MD PhD (Editor) | |
2015 | Obstetrics & Gynecology (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series) | Stephenson MA.Ed. BSRT-U RDMS RVT, Susan Raatz | |
2015 | Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery | Hawn, Mary; Michael W Mulholland MD PhD (Editor) | |
2016 | Essential Skills for Health Career Success | Marshall, Jacquelyn Rhine; Stevens, Kay Lynette | |
2016 | Introduction to Medical Terminology | Stanhope, Linda; Turnbull, Kimberly; Champion, Brenda | |
2016 | Health Science: Concepts and Applications | Marshall, Jacquelyn Rhine; Roe, Sue | |
2016 | Cardiac Surgery (Master Techniques in Surgery) First Edition | Grover, Frederick; Mack, Dr. Michael J. | |
2016 | Preparing for A&P: Basic Science and Biology | Crandell, Michael | |
2016 | Khonsari's Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique Fifth Ed | Ardehali, Abbas; Chen, Jonathan M. | |
2017 | Essential Health | Sanderson PhD, Catherine A.; Zelman PhD, Mar | |
2017 | The Vascular System (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series) | Kupinski, Ann Marie | |
2017 | Practical Clinical Electrophysiology | Zimetbaum MD, Peter J; Josephson MD, Mark E. | |
2017 | Essential Health | Sanderson PhD, Catherine A.; Zelman PhD, Mar | |
2017 | Comprehensive Health Skills, 3rd Edition | Catherine Sanderson, Mark Zelman, Melanie Lynch, Melissa Munsell, and Diane Farthing | |
2017 | Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology | Prus, Adam | |
2017 | Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience | Garrett, Bob; Hough, Gerald | |
2018 | Fischer's Mastery of Surgery Seventh Edition | Fischer, Dr. Josef | |
2018 | Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations (Master Techniques in Surgery) | Wexner, Steven D.; Fleshman, James W. | |
2018 | Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations (Master Techniques in Surgery) | Steven D. Wexner (Editor), James W. Fleshman (Editor) | |
2018 | Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Otology, Neurotology, and Lateral Skull Base Surgery | Roland Jr., J. Thomas | |
2018 | Acute Care Surgery | Britt MD, L.D.; Peitzman MD FACS, Andrew B.; Barie, Philip S.; Jurkovich MD, Gregory J. | |
2018 | Pediatric Thoracic Imaging | Lee MD MPH, Edward Y. | |
2018 | The Nursing Assistant | Roe, Sue | |
2018 | Nutrition & Wellness for Life | Dorothy F. West Ph.D. | |
2018 | The Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience | Else-Quest, Nicole M.; Hyde, Janet Shibley | |
2018 | Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection | Sanderson, Catherine A. | |
2019 | Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery | Chung MD MS, Kevin C; Disa MD FACS, Joseph J; Gosain, Dr. Arun; Lee MD, Gordon; Mehrara, Dr. Babak; Thorne MD, Charles H.; van Aalst MD, Dr. John | |
2019 | Easy Guide to Kidney Transplantation | Pham MD, Dr. Phuong-Chi T.; Pham MD, Dr. Phuong-Thu T. | |
2019 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition | Susan J. Hall, Michelle A. Provost-Craig, and William C. Rose | |
2019 | Medical Terminology: A Living Language (4th Edition) | Fremgen, Bonnie F.; Frucht, Suzanne S. | |
2019 | Therapeutic Kinesiology: Musculoskeletal Systems, Palpation, and Body Mechanics | Foster, Mary Ann | |
2019 | Lifespan Development, Lives in Context 2e | Kuther, Tara L. | |
2019 | An Introduction to Young Children With Special Needs: Birth Through Age Eight 5th Edition | Gargiulo Richard M.; Kilgo Jennifer L. | |
2019 | Behavioral Neuroscience | Stephane Gaskin | |
2020 | Brain & Behavior An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience, 6th Ed. | Garrett B.; Hough G. | |
2020 | Adolescense in Context | Tara L. Kuther |