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Meet Carol , Certified Medical Illustrator

I am dedicated to providing top-quality medical media tailored to your needs. Whether you seek to impress with intricate detail or prefer a straightforward approach, my goal is to help your art project achieve its intended purpose.
 

With extensive knowledge and expertise in complex medical and scientific concepts, I can visualize anatomical structures from unique perspectives, not just the standard views. What sets a medical illustrator apart is the ability to conceptualize and create medical relationships that don’t yet exist on paper. While replicating existing medical art is simple and inexpensive, true value lies in analyzing, studying, and improving upon references to find the most accurate and effective way to communicate an idea. That's where a skilled medical illustrator comes in.

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Visual Solutions for Science and Medicine

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What Makes Me Stand Out

With over 17 years of experience as a board-certified medical illustrator, I bring both deep anatomical knowledge and artistic precision to every project. I don’t just draw—I understand the science. My work balances medical accuracy with visual clarity, ensuring that your content is not only beautiful but also trustworthy and informative.

Why You Get More Accurate Illustrations with Me

I research every project thoroughly and ask the right questions up front, saving you rounds of revisions. My background in both science and design allows me to spot anatomical inaccuracies others might miss.

Why My Approach Is Better Than Others

I combine traditional illustration skills with advanced digital tools to deliver visuals that are clean, consistent, and tailored to your specific audience—whether it’s surgeons, students, or patients. My process is collaborative and detail-focused, shaped by years of working with top publishers, researchers, and healthcare professionals. You won’t get generic templates—every image is built with intention and purpose.

Why You Get More Efficient Process with Me

You'll get illustrations that meet high professional standards, delivered on time and formatted correctly the first time—so you can focus on your work, not fixing your visuals.

Carol 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. Carol's science background gives her the advantage of understanding complex material. Her left-brain approach to art makes even the most challenging topics comprehensive.

As an adjunct professor within the Biomedical Visualization minor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Carol instructs the introductory course, Life Science Visualization Techniques. She provides undergraduates with an early immersion into the biomedical visualization field, equipping them with fundamental skills in mastering digital editing software. She also instructs the graduate course, Graphic Design and how it applies to the field of science and medicine.

 

Carol worked as a senior medical illustrator and project manager at Body Scientific International for 17 years, focusing on the publishing and patient education market. She played a vital role in training many recent graduates to master the Adobe Creative Suite, providing guidance in decision-making and helping to shape their creative processes in a professional setting. Her contributions include creating original illustrations, refining existing ones, and mentoring new illustrators to ensure they meet our standards of style and expertise. Carol's illustrations have been featured in the following publications.

Year
Title
Cover
Publisher
2024
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2024
The Foundation and Art of Robotic Surgery
McGraw Hill
2024
Introduction to Health Science, 2nd Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2022
Psychology 7e
SAGE Publications, Inc
2022
Building Science Graphics
CRC Press
2022
Essentials of Psychology First Edition
SAGE Publications, Inc
2022
Cognitive Psychology: Theory, Process, and Methodology 3e
SAGE Publications, Inc
2021
Brain & Behavior An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience 6e
SAGE Publications, Inc
2020
Introduction to Medical Terminology, 2nd Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2020
Anatomy & Physiology Essentials, 2nd Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2020
Adolescense in Context
SAGE Publications, Inc
2020
The Nursing Assistant: Essentials of Holistic Care, Brief Edition 1e
Goodheart-Wilcox
2020
Comprehensive Health Skills Third Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2019
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2019
Operative Techniques in Plastic Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2019
Behavioral Neuroscience
SAGE Publications, Inc
2019
An Introduction to Young Children With Special Needs: Birth Through Age Eight 5th Edition
SAGE Publications, Inc
2019
Lifespan Development, Lives in Context 2e
SAGE Publications, Inc
2019
Medical Terminology: A Living Language (4th Edition)
Pearson
2019
Therapeutic Kinesiology: Musculoskeletal Systems, Palpation, and Body Mechanics
Pearson
2019
Easy Guide to Kidney Transplantation
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
Nutrition & Wellness for Life
Goodheart-Wilcox
2018
Master Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Otology, Neurotology, and Lateral Skull Base Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
Colon and Rectal Surgery: Abdominal Operations (Master Techniques in Surgery)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
Acute Care Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations (Master Techniques in Surgery)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
Pediatric Thoracic Imaging
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
The Psychology of Women and Gender: Half the Human Experience
SAGE Publications, Inc
2018
The Nursing Assistant
Goodheart-Wilcox
2018
Fischer's Mastery of Surgery Seventh Edition
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
SAGE Publications, Inc
2017
Diagnosis and Management of Neck and Back Pain in Primary Care
Wolters Kluwer Health
2017
Drugs and the Neuroscience of Behavior: An Introduction to Psychopharmacology
SAGE Publications, Inc
2017
Essential Health
Goodheart-Wilcox
2017
The Vascular System (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2017
Practical Clinical Electrophysiology
Wolters Kluwer Health
2017
Comprehensive Health Skills, 3rd Edition
Goodheart-Wilcox
2017
Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience
SAGE Publications, Inc
2016
Cardiac Surgery (Master Techniques in Surgery) First Edition
Wolters Kluwer Health
2016
Khonsari's Cardiac Surgery: Safeguards and Pitfalls in Operative Technique Fifth Ed
Wolters Kluwer Health
2016
Essential Skills for Health Career Success
Goodheart-Wilcox
2016
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Goodheart-Wilcox
2016
Preparing for A&P: Basic Science and Biology
Goodheart-Wilcox
2016
Health Science: Concepts and Applications
Goodheart-Wilcox
2015
Operative Techniques in Transplantation Surgery First Edition
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Operative Techniques in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Master Techniques in Surgery: Vascular Surgery: Arterial Procedures First Edition
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Operative Techniques in Breast, Endocrine, and Oncologic Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Master Techniques in Surgery: Vascular Surgery: Hybrid, Venous, Dialysis Access, Thoracic Outlet, and Lower Extremity Procedures
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Operative Techniques in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Medical Terminology Complete! (3rd Edition)
Pearson
2015
Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Introduction to Health Science: Pathways to Your Future
Goodheart-Wilcox
2015
Sensation and Perception
SAGE Publications, Inc
2015
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2015
Operative Techniques in Vascular Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2014
Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery: Transplantation, Tracheal Resections, Mediastinal Tumors, Extended Thoracic Resections
Wolters Kluwer Health
2014
Master Techniques in Surgery: Esophageal Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2014
Medical Terminology: Mastering the Basics
Goodheart-Wilcox
2014
Pearson's Comprehensive Medical Assisting (3rd Edition)
Pearson
2014
Master Techniques in Surgery: Thoracic Surgery: Lung Resections, Bronchoplasty
Wolters Kluwer Health
2013
Lifespan Development, 1e
Goodheart-Wilcox
2013
The Human Body: Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology
Wolters Kluwer Health
2013
Practical Guide to Emergency Ultrasound
Wolters Kluwer Health
2013
Prehospital Emergency Care (10th Edition)
Pearson
2013
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Goodheart-Wilcox
2012
Acute Care Surgery
Wolters Kluwer Health
2012
The Vascular System (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2012
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History-Taking - Eleventh Edition
Wolters Kluwer Health
2012
Transition Series: Topics for the Advanced EMT
Pearson
2012
Abdomen and Superficial Structures (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Series)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2012
Master Techniques in Surgery: Hernia
Wolters Kluwer Health
2012
Medical Terminology Complete! (2nd Edition)
Pearson
2011
Emergency Care (12th Edition)
Pearson
2011
Colon and Rectal Surgery: Anorectal Operations (Master Techniques in Surgery)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2011
Medical Terminology: Get Connected!
Pearson
2011
Fischer's Mastery of Surgery (2 Volume set)
Wolters Kluwer Health
2011
Clinical Massage Therapy: A Structural Approach to Pain Management
Pearson
2010
Therapeutic Reflexology: A Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Competence
Pearson
2010
Unlocking Medical Terminology (2nd Edition)
Pearson
2010
Pearson's Massage Therapy: Blending Art with Science
Pearson
2010
EMR Complete: A Worktext
Pearson
2010
Stedman's Medical Terminology: Steps to Success in Medical Language
Wolters Kluwer Health
2009
Unlocking Medical Terminology
Pearson
2009
Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques (5th Edition)
Pearson
2009
Prehospital Emergency Care 9th Edition with Workbook
Pearson
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