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Djamilia Kryukov, MD, FACOG, is a compassionate OB/GYN who specializes in women’s health, providing the highest standard of care for Chicagoland women at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Dr. Kryukov attended medical school at I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy Faculty of General Medicine, located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She completed further medical training at Henry Ford Hospital, located in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Kryukov has wanted to be an OB/GYN since she was a teenager, so that she could provide primary care to women through all stages of their lives. She feels it to be a joy and honor to be a part of each delivery she attends. She offers guidance and education to help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. Her interests include traditional obstetrics and gynecological care; as well as, specialized services such as evaluation and management of infertility, gynecological urology, incontinence, and management of menopause.
To better serve her patients, Dr. Kryukov is fluent in English and Russian.
“Dr K delivered my baby and she was awesome, she is very experienced, friendly and made me feel at ease with delivery and follow up, she is Very gentle and knowledgeable!! Highly recommend anyone looking for great OB/GYN!!”
Dr. Djamilia Kryukov, MD
OB-GYN
2010 S Arlington Heights Road
Suite 240
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.95(149)
4.88
(120)
Dr. Louisa Griggs, MD
OB-GYN 1.9 mi
4.88(120)
2010 S Arlington Heights Road
Suite 240
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Louisa Griggs, MD, FACOG, is excited to be the newest member of the team at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates, located in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois, and serving the greater Chicagoland area.
Dr. Griggs earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Griggs remembers making a hospital out of her trampoline as a little girl and pretending to deliver babies for her dolls. From that time on, she has had a strong passion for women's health which she brings to her approach towards patient care every day. Her interests include but are not limited to contraception, benign and high-risk obstetrics, traditional gynecological care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and providing the best care possible to each patient.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling which allowed her to spend a year in Ecuador enhancing her Spanish speaking skills, and spending time with her husband as they explore the Northwest suburbs.
To better serve her patients, Dr. Griggs is fluent in English and Spanish.
“This was my very first OBGYN experience and I’ve got to say that Dr. Griggs was exceptional in making it a pleasant experiences. She gave me lots of good information, was great at answering my questions and made the visit quick and comfortable.”
Dr. Louisa Griggs, MD
OB-GYN
2010 S Arlington Heights Road
Suite 240
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
4.88(120)
4.89
(57)
Dr. Patricia Tagamolila, MD
OB-GYN 1.9 mi
4.89(57)
2010 S Arlington Heights Road
Suite 240
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Patricia Tagamolila MD is a board certified OB/GYN who grew up in Arlington Heights and graduated with a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois, where she remained to complete a joint MD/MBA degree.
Dr. Tagamolila went on to do her OB/GYN residency at University of Illinois at Chicago. Since completing her residency, she has been practicing in the Chicago suburbs.
Her areas of interest include prenatal care, abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical dysplasia and complex contraception. Dr. Tagamolila prioritizes providing compassionate and thorough evidence-based care. She empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health by welcoming questions, addressing their concerns, and providing education.
During her free time, Dr. Tagamolila enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, and hiking.
Andrea Das, MD, FACOG is a skilled OB/GYN who specializes in women’s health, providing the highest standard of care for Chicagoland women at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Dr. Das attended medical school at Calcutta National Medical College in Kolkata, India, before completing her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi, Dr. Das offers patient-centered care in a warm and comforting manner. She thoroughly talks to each patient about their health issues and encourages women to take an active role in the decisions surrounding their health care.
With more than 20 years of experience in high-risk obstetrics, infertility, urogynecological procedures, and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Das can provide a range of services and individualized care to meet each patient’s needs.
Active in her field, Dr. Das has published in journals and presented at several conferences. She lives in the Northwest Suburbs in Chicago with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. When she isn’t helping patients, Dr. Das enjoys spending time with her family.
Dr. Mehra is Chicago's leading fetal surgery specialist. He is board certified in maternal fetal medicine, ob/gyn, and family medicine.
Over the last twenty years, Dr. Mehra has worked diligently to raise the standard of care for high risk pregnancies, bringing together compassion, continuity of care, and cutting-edge technology to ensure each and every family is cared for from start to finish, with the best possible clinical approach.
While Dr. Mehra is always happy to collaborate with colleagues, he is one of few Maternal Fetal Medicine surgeons qualified to handle every aspect of care for mother and baby, including diagnosis, management, surgical intervention for both mother and baby, and post partum care.
Having been a practicing OB/GYN and fetal surgery for over 20 years, and a father of two children, Dr. Mehra understands that mothers and babies often need access to their care providers outside of traditional clinic hours; as such, he prides himself on providing direct provider accessibility to his patients, giving families peace of mind knowing they have one physician overseeing every aspect of care.
State-of-the-art technology guides all diagnostic and treatment services. Patients who rely on Dr. Suwan Mehra, MD, for maternal fetal medicine can rest assured they’re in the best of hands. Patient education is always part of the process, giving parents the details needed to make informed decisions about their care.
Dr. Mehra's accomplishments of note include:
M.D. from Manipal University, India
Family Medicine Residency at Wheeling Hospital in West Virginia
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at West Virginia University
Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Saint Louis University
Fetal therapy mentorship under Michael Vlastos, MD and Edmund Yang, MD
Honors from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM).
He has also presented at ACOG, SMFM, ISUOG and CAOG and has been published in the Perinatal Times, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Green Journal and International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
To schedule a personalized consultation to learn more about Dr. Mehra’s critical and specific approach to maternal fetal medicine, call the office today to book an appointment.
Djamilia Kryukov, MD, FACOG, is a compassionate OB/GYN who specializes in women’s health, providing the highest standard of care for Chicagoland women at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Dr. Kryukov attended medical school at I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy Faculty of General Medicine, located in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She completed further medical training at Henry Ford Hospital, located in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Kryukov has wanted to be an OB/GYN since she was a teenager, so that she could provide primary care to women through all stages of their lives. She feels it to be a joy and honor to be a part of each delivery she attends. She offers guidance and education to help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. Her interests include traditional obstetrics and gynecological care; as well as, specialized services such as evaluation and management of infertility, gynecological urology, incontinence, and management of menopause.
To better serve her patients, Dr. Kryukov is fluent in English and Russian.
“Dr K delivered my baby and she was awesome, she is very experienced, friendly and made me feel at ease with delivery and follow up, she is Very gentle and knowledgeable!! Highly recommend anyone looking for great OB/GYN!!”
Dr. Djamilia Kryukov, MD
OB-GYN
1555 Barrington Road
Doctors Building 1 Suite 425
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
4.95(149)
4.88
(120)
Dr. Louisa Griggs, MD
OB-GYN 8.6 mi
4.88(120)
1555 Barrington Road
Doctors Building 1 Suite 425
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Louisa Griggs, MD, FACOG, is excited to be the newest member of the team at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates, located in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois, and serving the greater Chicagoland area.
Dr. Griggs earned her medical degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Griggs remembers making a hospital out of her trampoline as a little girl and pretending to deliver babies for her dolls. From that time on, she has had a strong passion for women's health which she brings to her approach towards patient care every day. Her interests include but are not limited to contraception, benign and high-risk obstetrics, traditional gynecological care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and providing the best care possible to each patient.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling which allowed her to spend a year in Ecuador enhancing her Spanish speaking skills, and spending time with her husband as they explore the Northwest suburbs.
To better serve her patients, Dr. Griggs is fluent in English and Spanish.
“This was my very first OBGYN experience and I’ve got to say that Dr. Griggs was exceptional in making it a pleasant experiences. She gave me lots of good information, was great at answering my questions and made the visit quick and comfortable.”
Dr. Louisa Griggs, MD
OB-GYN
1555 Barrington Road
Doctors Building 1 Suite 425
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
4.88(120)
4.89
(57)
Dr. Patricia Tagamolila, MD
OB-GYN 8.6 mi
4.89(57)
1555 Barrington Road
Doctors Building 1 Suite 425
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Patricia Tagamolila MD is a board certified OB/GYN who grew up in Arlington Heights and graduated with a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois, where she remained to complete a joint MD/MBA degree.
Dr. Tagamolila went on to do her OB/GYN residency at University of Illinois at Chicago. Since completing her residency, she has been practicing in the Chicago suburbs.
Her areas of interest include prenatal care, abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical dysplasia and complex contraception. Dr. Tagamolila prioritizes providing compassionate and thorough evidence-based care. She empowers patients to make informed decisions about their health by welcoming questions, addressing their concerns, and providing education.
During her free time, Dr. Tagamolila enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, reading, and hiking.
Andrea Das, MD, FACOG is a skilled OB/GYN who specializes in women’s health, providing the highest standard of care for Chicagoland women at Advanced OB/GYNE Associates in Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Dr. Das attended medical school at Calcutta National Medical College in Kolkata, India, before completing her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Fluent in English, Bengali, and Hindi, Dr. Das offers patient-centered care in a warm and comforting manner. She thoroughly talks to each patient about their health issues and encourages women to take an active role in the decisions surrounding their health care.
With more than 20 years of experience in high-risk obstetrics, infertility, urogynecological procedures, and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Das can provide a range of services and individualized care to meet each patient’s needs.
Active in her field, Dr. Das has published in journals and presented at several conferences. She lives in the Northwest Suburbs in Chicago with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. When she isn’t helping patients, Dr. Das enjoys spending time with her family.
Alla Bodner, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN and women's health specialist with extensive experience in cosmetic injectables. Dr. Bodner brings over a decade of expertise to DK Med Spa, which has offices in Northshore Northbrook, Illinois, and the Midtown of Manhattan in New York City.
Dr. Bodner received her bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College in Illinois before earning her medical degree from Ross University Medical School. Dr. Bodner went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She became board-certified in 2015 by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In her practice, Dr. Bodner specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic techniques and the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System. She brings her extensive knowledge of family planning and caring for patients in all the stages of the reproductive cycle. Dr. Bodner has been performing cosmetic injections since 2013.
Dr. Bodner takes extra care to understand a patient's background and health history, which allows her to establish a personalized treatment plan for each patient. She works hard to identify individual short-term and long-term health goals that can create a healthier lifestyle.
Dr. Bodner speaks English, Spanish, and Russian, which helps her better connect with a broader patient base.
Dr. Karen Mass, MD, FACOG, is a dedicated and experienced doctor of medicine and Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Mass provides personal, expert, and compassionate care to all patients. She is the founder and President of Women's Specialty Care SC, one of the premier women’s health medical practices of the north shore of Chicago since 2002.
Learning and furthering education has always been a passion for Dr. Mass. She began her medical studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Next, she pursued specialty training in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the University of Michigan (UMich), in Ann Arbor.
She was appointed administrative chief resident in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor,, Michigan, and her first academic appointment was as Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Mass is currently appointed as clinical faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (NU Feinberg) in Chicago, Illinois. She serves as the medical staff attending at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest and NorthShore Highland Park hospitals.
She is a member of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, and Phi Beta Kappa. Dr. Mass is certified in Bone Densitometry from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).
With close ties to the community, Dr. Mass is pleased to be serving the residents of Lake Forest, Grayslake, and surrounding areas. She is a resident and has raised her family in the City of Lake Forest.
She warmly welcomes patients to Mass Medical Imaging and looks forward to caring for them.
“Very positive experience. Technician was very pleasant and informative. Told me results. She made me feel very comfortable and alleviated a great deal of stress. I was very pleased that they took me right away!”
Karen Mass, MD
OB-GYN
840 S Waukegan Rd.
Suite 204
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Shawn Davies, MD, is an experienced OB/GYN at Yorktown Health, located in Lombard, Illinois. He has over 22 years of experience with interests in both Obstetrics and Gynecology. His goal has always been to provide the best-individualized care possible to reach the best outcome.
Dr. Davies attended college at Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets for four years. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree, he attended medical school at Rush Medical College from 1990 to 1994. He completed his residency training at Rush University Medical Center from 1994 to 1998 in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Davies was board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in December 2000. He has been actively practicing as an attending physician since July 1998. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
Dr. Davies is a father of four children and has always been active in coaching and refereeing their activities from AYSO to YBall.
Dr. Valentin Tureanu, MD, MSCP, is a top-rated reproductive endocrinologist and certified menopause practitioner committed to providing advanced care for patients in and around Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tureanu focuses on providing comprehensive care for women with fertility problems, menopause symptoms, and other medical issues, including state-of-the-art fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
A respected clinician and researcher, Dr. Tureanu is dedicated to providing patients with evidence-based, patient-centered care focused on achieving the best possible outcomes in every case. He has authored several books and papers, and he is an active member of several professional associations, including the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American Society of Reproductive Surgeons, and American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The North American Menopause Society,
Dr. Tureanu completed his medical degree at Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry - Western University. In addition to seeing patients at his practice, Dr. Tureanu has hospital privileges at Weiss Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Tureanu enjoys meeting new patients, and he’s fluent in both English and Romanian. Call the office, or use our online system to schedule an office visit today.
“The doctor was so helpful, informative and informed regarding my condition and treatment options. He was thorough & patient as he supported my understanding of my options and coming to a treatment plan that worked best for me. I am very appreciate of this kind of care.”
Pekka Soini, MD, FACOG founded Discovery Medical Center, serving the greater Chicago area. He provides a full range of obstetrical, gynecological, and medical aesthetic services for women during their reproductive and menopausal years.
Dr. Soini graduated with honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and served his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He received his surgical board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Soini opened his practice in Logan Square, Chicago to advocate for women’s health. From birth control to birth and beyond, he promotes your health no matter your stage of life. He also has a unique medical specialty in laparoscopic surgery. With a skillful hand and an artistic eye, he produces the most impeccable results.
His OB/GYN services also include family planning, urinary incontinence treatment, STD testing and treatment, prenatal care, and gynecologic surgery. He also provides medical aesthetic treatments like Botox, micro-needling, platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), and tumescent liposuction.
To better serve his patients, Dr. Soini is fluent in both English and Spanish and has privileges at Saint Anthony Hospital. He makes it easy to discuss your most sensitive issues and take control of your gynecologic health.
Dr. Soini is an Assistant Professor and a Teaching Attendee. His medical students shadow him during office visits. If the patient is uncomfortable with having a medical student, they can request to have the student wait outside the room.
Shamita Bansore, MD, FACOG, is a kind, caring, and board-certified OB/GYN at Midwest Women Obstetrician/Gynecologist Ltd in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Bansore is focused on providing integrative care to women of all ages.
She takes great pride in helping women through all phases of their life — teen, young adult, adult, and senior. Being a social person, she cherishes patient interaction and instantly forms friendly and long-term relationships with her patients. Many of Dr. Bansore’s patients consider her their friend.
Her philosophy is to be a good listener and educator. Dr. Bansore strongly believes in understanding the patient’s perspective while providing wholesome, evidence-based medical care.
For Dr. Bansore, it’s an honor to be a part of the patient's journey to parenthood and to welcome a beautiful baby into this world. These are incredibly joyful moments for Dr. Bansore and her patients, making her feel blessed.
She is passionate about surgery. Dr. Bansore feels privileged to use industry-leading and cutting-edge technology in OB/GYN care, such as da Vinci® robotic surgery. The technology is valued for its positive provider and patient experience and quick recovery after the surgery.
Dr. Bansore fulfilled her Residency at Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) in Staten Island, New York, a member hospital of Northwell Health.
Dr. Bansore is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“Dr. Bansore is an e extremely knowledgeable practitioner who combines the best of both worlds in a doctor: technical expertise, and empathy and understanding she knows that medicine is both an art and a science and treats every patient as an individual I can recommend her without hesitation.”
Dr. Shamita Bansore, MD
OB-GYN
3825 Highland Avenue
Tower 1, Suite 2F
Downers Grove, IL 60515
4.93(210)
4.95
(167)
Dr. Medha Amin, MD
Obstetrician 19.3 mi
4.95(167)
3825 Highland Avenue
Tower 1, Suite 2F
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Medha Amin MD, FACOG, is a highly-skilled and board-certified gynecologist at Midwest Women Obstetrician/Gynecologist Ltd in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Amin finds immense satisfaction in caring for women through all stages of their lives and takes great pride in nurturing a trusted relationship with her patients through compassionate listening.
She completed her Residency at the University of Illinois (UIC) in Chicago. Her achievements include Best Outgoing Resident of the Year 2007, Best Senior Resident Teacher, and Outstanding Senior Resident, all from the UIC.
She has a keen interest in minimally invasive surgery which enables patients to recover faster after significant surgery. Some of her additional interests include birth control and contraception, preventive medicine, women’s health, and high-risk pregnancies.
As an obstetrician, Dr. Amin feels blessed to witness the miracle of life and be a part of her patients’ journey to motherhood.
Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), Dr. Amin provides all her patients with integrative and personalized care. She strongly believes in educating patients and empowering them to take charge of their health.
She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).
“Dr. Amin takes the time to explain procedures, prescriptions and answer questions. She makes you feel very comfortable and at ease. I would highly recommend her services.”
Dr. Medha Amin, MD
OB-GYN
3825 Highland Avenue
Tower 1, Suite 2F
Downers Grove, IL 60515
4.95(167)
4.89
(158)
Dr. Ramya Narayanan, MD
OB-GYN 19.3 mi
4.89(158)
3825 Highland Avenue
Tower 1, Suite 2F
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Ramya Narayanan, MD, FACOG is a passionate and board-certified obstetrician at Midwest Women Obstetrician/Gynecologist Ltd in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Narayanan is focused on providing comprehensive care to women of all ages. She strongly believes in evidence-based medicine.
She graduated from Medical School Rush University Medical Center, the medical college of Rush University located in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Narayanan completed her Residency at the University of Chicago in Illinois.
Extremely passionate about women’s health, Dr. Narayanan encourages teens and young adults to be proactive in their health and to schedule annual OB/GYN checkups and well woman exams. Her interests include prenatal care, birth control and contraception counseling, management of abnormal uterine bleeding, and menopause.
She particularly loves to be part of her patients' happy moments in life. Witnessing new life in this world is the best part of her career. Being a woman, Dr. Narayanan can relate to many of her patient's physical and emotional issues and needs, making it easier to create a quick rapport.
She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) and a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG).
Dr. Teresa Tam of All for Women Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, is a graduate of the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School, where, in addition to her medical degree, she received the Dean’s Award, graduatiing in 1994. She undertook her residency obstetrics and gynecology in 1994, at St. Joseph Hospital, completing the program in 1998. She is Board certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a fully licensed physician and surgeon by the State of Illinois (license no.: 036.093565).
Dr. Tam has been in private practice since 1998. She was the Associate Director of their Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program for 10 years. She is currently Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois; Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago; Residency Instructor and attending physician/surgeon at Ascension St Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Illinois; and attending physician/surgeon at Advodate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Along with her medical practice, Dr. Tam is also an accomplished medical researcher having been published in numerous professional medical journals. She is a noted presenter at national and international medical conferences having presented over two dozen oral presentations, abstracts, video, and poster presentations combined. To date, she has written over 13 published research papers and produced a series of medical education videos. She was awarded “Attending of the Year“ and received the “National Faculty Award“, an unprecedented seven times as an attending physician and Associate Director of the Ob/Gyne residency program at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago, and as an attending physician and mentor at Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston.
In 2012, Dr. Tam took a sabbatical from her private practice to undertake a fellowship program in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (MIGS) at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. She left Chicago and moved to Hershey, PA for one year. There, she received advanced training in laparoscopic surgery and robotically-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System. During her fellowship, she performed hundreds of MIGS surgeries under the guidance of some of the top MIGS surgeons in the country. She completed her fellowship in June 2013 and returned to Chicago to start her new solo practice, “All for Women Healthcare, SC“, which, as that time, was located in the Stone Building, in Chicago.
In February 2017, thanks to a growing demand for her medical expertise, Dr. Tam moved to a larger, completely new office in the Presence Center for Advanced Care (PCAC) building located at 2845 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 902, in Chicago, down the street from her old office in the Stone Building. The PCAC is a truly modern, state-of-the-art medical building completed in 2015. Dr. Tam’s new office offers patients a beautiful waiting area, a procedure room, and three exam rooms. The PCAC also offers visitors and patients the convenience of valet or indoor self-parking, and even a pharmacy in the lobby.
In 2013, Dr. Tam and All for Women Healthcare received accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG), from the nationally recognized, Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a nonprofit, patient safety organization. SRC accredits the top facilities, surgeons and medical professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards.An SRC accreditation helps patients identify providers that have met rigorous standards for delivering high-quality perioperative and long-term, follow-up care and distinguish them from those who have not. Insurance companies also use accreditation to identify those surgeons and facilities committed to excellence. Earning SRC’s COEMIG accreditation signifies an ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality care to all patients. This COEMIG designation requires a rigorous screening process and has been successfully renewed for Dr Tam and her practice from 2013 to today.
In 2022, Dr Tam was also accredited with the "Master Surgeon of Excellence In Minimally Invasive Gynecology" from SRC.
The Master Surgeon of Excellence In Minimally Invasive Gynecology is a prestigious accreditation awarded to the top surgeons, physicians and medical professionals who are committed to establishing and maintaining a culture of excellence. This accreditation recognizes the surgeon, independent of the facility at which they practice.
Established in 2003, SRC is an internationally recognized, nonprofit, patient safety organization dedicated to recognizing and refining surgical care. SRC accredits the top hospitals, surgeons and health professionals worldwide that meet our proven standards. SRC’s gynecology accreditation program recognizes surgeons who demonstrate an unparalleled commitment and ability to consistently deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care. The program is structured to help providers continuously improve care quality and patient safety.
Besides medicine, Dr. Tam’s other passion is running… a lot of running! Over the past 20+ years, she has run over 34 marathons (at 26.2 miles each!). She has completed full marathons all over the U.S. and the world including the Chicago Marathon (5 times), Las Vegas, Disney World, New York, Washington, DC, Rome, and Paris, just to name a few. She was featured in the news article, “50 Chicago Women in Sports“, appearing in Windy City Sports – Chicago’s Fitness & Recreation Guide Magazine, Chicago, Illinois, September, 1997. Dr. Tam fully understands the needs of female athletes and has helped many face special health challenges unique to their athletic lifestyle. It is no surprise that many of Dr. Tam’s patients are athletes, too. They love the fact that their doctor can identify with their unique needs as women athletes.
In all, Dr. Tam shows genuine understanding, concern, and compassion for all her patients. She takes the time to listen to their needs, as well as advise and educate them. As an accomplished clinician and minimally invasive gyne surgeon with over 20 years professional experience, together with her MIGS fellowship training, Dr. Tam brings an exceptionally high level of expertise and knowledge to her field, coupled with her warm and caring bedside manner for all her patients.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Fellow, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Hershey, Pennsylvania(2012-2013)
Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois (1994-1998)
Doctor of Medicine, Dean’s Award: Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, Illinois. (1990-1994)
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Graduated with Honors. University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (1984–1987)
Master Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MSMIG) – Accredited 2022 – Accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (COEMIG) – Accredited 2013 to 2022 – Accreditation from by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Course Director – “Vaginal Pessary: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Incontinence”. ACOG 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 2-6, 2015 in San Francisco, California
Selected to be a host at “Lunch with the Experts” session at ACOG 2015 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 3, 2015 in San Francisco, California. Topic for presentation: “Vaginal Pessary: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Incontinence”
National Faculty Award 2015 – American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Service Excellence Award 2013 – Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Physicians Scoring Above the 90th Percentile Nationwide 2012-2013, Hershey, Pennsylvania
National Faculty Award 2012 – American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Attending of the Year 2011 to 2012 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
2012 ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting Video Interview – May 8, 2012. Chosen for video interview on “Assessment of Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery in a Community Teaching Hospital.” Published on YouTube.com: http://youtu.be/pEfx1ayV_pQ
2011 APGO Hysteroscopy Scholars Program – September 9 to 10, 2011, at Conceptus, Inc. Headquarters in Mountain View, California
2011 Mentor of the Year Award– District VI – Presented by ACOG Committee on Honors and Recognition and Junior Fellow Congress Advisory Council at ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting, Washington, DC
National Faculty Award 2010 – American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Today’s Chicago Woman – Readers’ Choice Awards, published in Ask the Expert section, July 2010 Vol. 28, Issue 10, page 37
Attending of the Year 2009 to 2010 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Saint Joseph Hospital Medical Staff Committee Service Award 2009 – Saint Joseph Hospital Medical Staff, Chicago, Illinois
National Faculty Award 2009 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Attending of the Year 2008 to 2009 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Physician’s Recognition Award 2005 to 2007 – American Medical Association
National Faculty Award 2004 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Attending of the Year 2003 to 2004 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Excellence in Student Teaching Award 2004 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Physician’s Recognition Award 2002 to 2005 – American Medical Association. Special Resolution for Medical Missionary Work 2002 – Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago
National Faculty Award 2001 – American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists/ Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Attending of the Year 2000 to 2001 – Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Faculty Development Workshop Award 2001 – The Berlex Foundation, Stevenson, Washington
Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award 1998 – Presented by Saint Joseph Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Featured in, “50 Chicago Women in Sports” – Article in Windy City Sports – Chicago’s Fitness & Recreation Guide Magazine, Chicago, Illinois, September, 1997
Publications and Presentations
Book: Vaginal Pessaries, by Teresa Tam and Matthew Davies. ISBN-10: 1138394408. ISBN-13: 9781138394407. Pub. Date: 12/09/2019. Publisher: Taylor & Francis.
Book: Ambulatory Gynecology, editors: John V. Knaus, Marko J. Jachtorowycz, Allan A. Adajar, Teresa Tam. ISBN: 978-1-4939-7641-6. Pub. Date: 2018, Publisher: Springer New York, NY
Tam T, Harkins G, Wegrzyniak L, Ehrgood S, Kunselman A, Davies M. Infiltration of Bupivacaine Local Anesthetic to Trocar Insertion Sites After Laparoscopy: A Randomized, Double Blind, Stratified, and Controlled Trial. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2014; 21:1015-1021
Tam, T., Harkins, G., Davies, M., Dykes, T., Gockley, A. Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose Resembling Vaginal Cuff Abscess Case Reports. Manuscript Ref. No: MN JSLS-D-13-00103R1. Submission accepted for publication in JSLS, Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons on July 11, 2013
Tam T, Gupta M, Alligood-Percoco N, de los Reyes S, Davies M, Harkins G.Comparison of Routes of Hysterectomy and their Surgical Outcomes in Obese Patients. OBG Management: News for Your Practice. January 2014; 26(1)
Tam, T., Harkins, G., Zaino, R., Caldwell, T., Hazard D. Endometrial Dye Instillation: A Novel Approach to Histopathologic Evaluation of Morcellated Hysterectomy Specimens. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2013; 20:667-671
Tam, T., Davies, M. Pessaries for vaginal prolapse: Critical factors to successful fit and continued use. OBG Management: Surgical Techniques. December 2013; 25 (12): 42-59
Tam, T., Estes, S. “Hysteroscopic Morcellation of Retained Products of Conception.” Manuscript ID GYN-2013-0038. J Gynecol Surg; 29:1. Currently in print production
Tam, T., Harkins, G., Estes, S. The Head Butler with Design Modification: A Useful Mountable Shelf for the Operative Table in Robotic Surgery. Manuscript number: JORS-455R1. Submission accepted for publication in Journal of Robotic Surgery on May 3, 2013. Available On-Line First™
Tam, T., Harkins, G. Elective Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Gynecologic Surgery: When, Why, And How, Surgical Techniques. OBG Management. 2013; 25:42-49
Tam, T., Harkins, G., Davies, M. Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Trachelectomy: A Case Series and Review of Surgical Technique. J Robotic Surg. 2013; Accepted for publication Feb. 4, 2013, currently in production. doi:10.1007/s11701-013-0397-0.Available On-Line First™
Tam, T., Conte, M., Schuler, H., Malang, S., Roque, M. Delivery Outcomes in Women Undergoing Elective Labor Induction at Term. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2013; 287:407-411
Tam, T., Verma, M., Elgar, C. Abnormal Cervical Cytology in Adolescent Pregnancies. J Gynaecol Obstet. 2013; 33:82-84
Tam, T., Elgar, C., Jirschele, K., Lombard, E. Post-Ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome Following Novasure Endometrial Ablation: Two Case Reports.Gynecol Surg. 2012; 9:449–452
Tam, T., Huang, S. Perineal Endometriosis in an Episiotomy Scar: Case Report and Review of Literature. J Endometriosis. 2012; 4(2): 93-96
Tam, T., Bilinski, E., Lombard, E. Recolonization of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Women with Prior GBS Genital Colonization in Pregnancy. J Matern-Fetal Neo M. 2012; 25(10): 1987-1989
Tam, T., Muresan, M., Ipema, N. Maternal Underweight Status and Association with Preterm Contractions. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2012; 286: 35-36
Tam, T., Khazaei, A. Spontaneous Unilateral Dizygotic Twin Tubal Pregnancy. J Clin Ultrasound. 2009; 37: 104-106
Tam, T., Clark, C., Darey, K. Maternal Weight Gain and Neonatal Care Unit Admissions. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007; 98: 60-62
Tam T, Yungbluth M, and Myles T. Gram Stain Method Shows Better Sensitivity than ACOG Clinical Criteria for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis in Surveillance of Pregnant Low Income Women in a Clinical Setting. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 1998; 6: 204-208
Tam T, Yungbluth M, and Myles T. Lim Broth Method versus Standard Culture Transport Medium in the Culture Collection for Isolation of Group B b-Streptococcus in Pregnant Women. Journal of Clinical Practice in Sexuality. 1998-99. [Winner of ACOG/Zeneca Resident Educational Program Competition]
Teresa Tam, MD, FACOG, FACS (chapter author). "Ambulatory Gynecology” Editors: John V. Knaus, DO, FACOG, FACS; Marko Jachtorowycz, MD, FACOG, FACS; Allan A. Adajar, MD, FACOG, FACS; Teresa Tam, MD, FACOG, FACS. Published by Springer. 2018.
Teresa Tam, MD and Elliot M. Levine, MD. "Female Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Pelvic Pain” Published by Seminars on Reproductive Medicine, 2018;36:152–158
Oral Presentations
Tam, T., Reid, M. “Hysteroscopic Myomectomy: Successful Removal of a Large Submucosal Leiomyoma While Minimizing Bleeding.” Selected for Video Presentation at The 43rd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 17-21, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tam, T., Sobowale, O., Dogal, N., Harkins, G., Davies, M. “A Prospective Study of Dyspareunia Rates in Patients after Robotic-Assisted and Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.” Accepted for presentation “Open Communications 15 – Robotics at The 42ndAAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 10-14, 2013, Washington D.C.
Tam, T., Placek, J., Calero, D. “Building a Hysteroscopy Curriculum in a Community-Based Residency Program.” Accepted for presentation at The 41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 5 – 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tam, T., Davies, M., Harkins, G. “Vaginal Pessaries: An Instructional Video.”Selected for video film presentation at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), Film Festival, May 2013; New Orleans, Louisiana
Tam, T., Elgar, C., Jirschele, K., Lombard, E. “Post-Ablation Tubal Sterilization Syndrome (PATSS) Following Novasure Endometrial Ablation: Two Case Reports and Review of Literature.” Accepted for abstract presentation at The 41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 5 – 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada
Wolny, Y., Tam, T., Huang, S. “A Review of Uterine Manipulators.” Accepted for video presentation at The 41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Video Session 13—Advanced Endoscopy, November 5 – 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tam, T. “Application of Classic Obstetric Forceps: An Instructional Video.”Selected for video film presentation at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ 60th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), Film Festival, May 5-9, 2012; San Diego, California
Tam, T., and Dziadosz, K. “Implementation of a Web-based Educational Forceps Module.” Oral Presenter at the 2011 CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting, March 9-12, 2011; San Antonio, Texas
Tam, T., Ipema, N. “Implementation Of Medication Critical Path Analysis In Obstetrics And Gynecology.” Selected as one of ten oral presentations at the 2009 ACGME Educational Conference, March 5-8, 2009; Grapevine, Texas
Tam, T., Williams, N., Evans, S. “Building a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Labor & Delivery: An Effective Assessment Approach to Practice-Based Learning and Improvement.” “Examples from the Field” Selected for Oral Presentation at ACGME Annual Educational Conference, 2005; Kissimmee, Florida
Tam T, Yungbluth M, and Myles T. “Gram Stain Method Shows Better Sensitivity than ACOG Clinical Criteria for Detection of Bacterial Vaginosis in Surveillance of Pregnant Low Income Women in a Clinical Setting.” Research accepted for oral presentation at the 1998 ACOG District VI Annual Meeting; Chicago, Illinois
Research Abstracts and Poster Presentations
Tam, T., Arauz, V. “Building a Hysteroscopy Curriculum in an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Residency Program” Accepted for poster presentation at the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 26-20, 2014; Chicago. Illinois
Tam, T., Gingery A. “Risk Reducing Strategies for Uterine Morcellation as a Scientific Video Poster” Presented as a Scientific Video Poster at The 43rd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 17-21, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tam T, Harkins G, Wegrzyniak L, Ehrgood S, Kunselman A, Davies M.“Infiltration of Bupivacaine Local Anesthetic to Trocar Insertion Sites After Laparoscopy: A Randomized, Double Blind, Stratified, and Controlled Trial”Accepted for presentation as a Scientific Video Poster at The 43rd AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 17-21, 2014; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tam, T., Calero, D. “Does Morbid Obesity in Preeclampsia Affect Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes?” Poster presentation at the 61st Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 26-20, 2014; Chicago. Illinois
Tam, T., Gupta, M., Alligood-Percoco, N., delos Reyes S. “Comparison of Routes of Hysterectomy and their Surgical Outcomes in Obese and Morbidly Obese Patients.” Virtual Poster at The 42ndAAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 10-14, 2013, Washington D.C.
Tam, T., Contreras, M., Khan, S., Reid, M. “Assessment of Trial of Labor After Previous Cesarean Delivery in a Community Teaching Hospital.” Poster presentation at the 60th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, May 5-9, 2012; San Diego, California
Tam, T., Moos, A., Wilson, T. “Implementation Of A Web-Based History Taking Module In An Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency Program.” Poster presentation at the 2012 CREOG and APGO annual meeting, , March 7-10, 2012; Orlando, Florida
Tam, T., Conti, M., Schuler, H. “Elective Induction of Labor Outcomes of Term Low-Risk Women in a Community Teaching Hospital.” Poster presentation at the 59th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, April 30-May 4, 2011; Washington, DC
Tam, T., Muresan, M., Ipema, N. “Maternal Underweight Status and Association with Preterm Contractions.” Poster presentation at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 58th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), May 15-19, 2010; San Francisco, California
Tam, T., Dziadosz, K. “Implementation Of A Primary Health Care Educational Toolbox In A Community-Based Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency Program.” Poster presentation for the Marvin R. Dunn Poster Session at the ACGME’s Annual Education Conference, March 4-7, 2010; Nashville, Tennessee
Tam, T., Verma, M., Elgar, C. “Abnormal Cervical Cytology in Adolescent Pregnancies.” Poster presentation at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 57th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM), May 2009; Chicago, Illinois
Tam, T., Ipema, N. “Implementation Of Medication Critical Path Analysis In Obstetrics And Gynecology.” Marvin R. Dunn Poster Session at the 2009 ACGME Educational Conference, March 5-8, 2009; Grapevine, Texas
Tam, T., Lombard, E., Bilinski, E. “Recolonization of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in Women with Prior GBS Positive Pregnancy.” American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 56th Annual Clinical Meeting (ACM) poster presentation, May 2008; New Orleans, Louisiana
Conmey, K., Tam, T. “Building a Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness to Encourage Sensitivity (CARES) Team to Teach and Develop Cultural Fluency.”CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting Poster Presentation, March 2008; Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Tam, T., Mahoney, M. “Utilizing A Skills Laboratory As An Effective Tool For Learning The Core Competencies In An Obstetrics And Gynecology Residency Program.” ACGME/ABMS Joint Conference Poster Session, 2007; Rosemont, Illinois
Tam, T., Goepfert, T. “Duty Hour Limitations in a Community-Based Program: Effects on Resident Education.” American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District Meeting, 2007; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Tam, T., Clark, C., Darey, K. “Is Excessive Maternal Weight A Predictor of Neonatal ICU Admissions?” Abstract accepted for Poster presentation at ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting, 2006; Washington, DC
Teresa Tam, MD, Madhavi Ravipati, MD, Cordia Clark, MD, Burcu Onispir-Kafali, MD. “Achieving The ACGME Competencies With Mentors: A Team Approach.”ACGME Annual Educational Conference Poster Session, 2006; Kissimmee, Florida
Tam, T., Williams, N., Evans, S. “Building a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis in Labor & Delivery: An Effective Assessment Approach to Practice-Based Learning and Improvement.” Poster presentation at ACGME Annual Educational Conference, 2005; Kissimmee, Florida
Tam, T., Turco, M. “Multidisciplinary, Cross-Functional Team Approach to Assessing and Implementing a Systems-base Practice.” Poster presentation at ACGME/ABMS, 2004; Rosemont, Illinois
Journal Submissions Reviewer
Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2012
American Journal of Perinatology, 2012
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2013 2014
CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting Film Festival Reviewer
“I felt so seen and heard by Dr. Tam, even after just a consultation. She is very clear with her explanations of procedures and met me with genuine kindness. ”