Delia Aldridge, MD, FAPA, CEDS-C

Dr. Delia Aldridge is the Medical Director at the ERC Pathlight in Northbrook and Oakbrook, Illinois. A Board-Certified Psychiatrist with extensive experience, Dr. Aldridge specializes in treating adults and adolescents with eating disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, substance abuse, self-injury, mood, and anxiety disorders. Her background in psychiatry allows her to provide compassionate care tailored to each patient's unique needs while guiding individuals and families on their journey to recovery.

Born and raised in Romania, Dr. Aldridge earned her medical degree from Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy. She completed her psychiatric residency at Rosalind Franklin University (formerly Finch University) / The Chicago Medical School, graduating with Academic Honors. During her residency, she served as Academic Chief Resident, Instructor in Psychiatry, and Psychiatry Clerkship Coordinator, receiving the Resident Teacher of the Year Award in 2001 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2002. Dr. Aldridge’s dedication to education continues as she is now a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rosalind Franklin University and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Rush Medical College, where she teaches medical students, residents, and fellows about the complexities of eating disorders.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field, Dr. Aldridge received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Kirsten Haglund Foundation at their inaugural Finding Freedom Gala in November 2023. She has co-authored numerous articles and poster presentations and published a chapter titled “Eating Disorders and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: From Primary Care to Inpatient Hospitalization” in the 2014 book “Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents.” Additionally, she contributed to “Self-Injury: Simple Answers to Complex Questions,” providing practical insights for psychiatrists treating this challenging behavior. 

Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Aldridge enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring new restaurants with her family and friends.