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Based in Oak Park, Dr. Lyndon Taylor has treated many women who live in Oak Park and in the near west suburbs of Chicago. A respected OB/GYN, Dr. Taylor is highly trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology with interests in urogynecology and infertility and offers a wide array of services for his patients.

After completing medical school, Dr. Taylor went through a residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Taylor became board-certified in 1985 and has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology ever since.

During his 30-plus years of experience as an OB/GYN, Dr. Taylor served as the President and CEO of Healthcare For Women, which opened the first OB/GYN office-based surgical facility in Illinois, in 1991. Healthcare For Women was accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC). Presently Dr. Taylor is a COEMIG designated surgeon who performs surgery at Westlake Hospital one of the first hospitals in Illinois to receive the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology designation. Today, Dr. Taylor is a member of many organizations and societies including:

• American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists AAGL)
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
• International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS)
• The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• Chicago Medical Society (CMS)
• Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS)

He was also honored to be part of the People to People Citizen Ambassador Program's John J. Sciarra, M.D. Ph.D. delegation to Tibet and China in 2011. This was a unique opportunity to connect with medical providers from 8 hospitals across China that provided a cross-cultural exchange of medical information in the area of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Infertility between our countries.

At his office in Oak Park, Dr. Taylor provides everything from routine birth control and pap smears to advanced treatment for fibroid, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, infertility treatments, and treatment of urinary incontinence. Some other services he offers are PCOS assessment, prenatal care, STD testing, and hormone replacement treatments.

Dr. Taylor has been serving the Chicago community since 1983, and he is glad to be able to continue helping women in the city and surrounding areas.

Emily Forsythe is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and women's health care provider at Yorktown Health, a multispecialty practice dedicated to compassionate, holistic, individualized care for women in Lombard, Illinois. As a midwife and nurse practitioner, Emily brings a whole-person, patient-centered approach to every visit, supporting women through every stage of life. 

She is a recent Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate with comprehensive clinical experience in midwifery care, obstetric care, and gynecologic care. Emily earned her DNP through the dual Nurse-Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program at Georgetown University, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Northern Arizona University. 

Emily holds dual certifications as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC), reflecting her broad expertise in integrative women's health, prenatal care, natural birth support, and holistic gynecologic care. Her doctoral education included specialized study on perinatal mental health and depression in pregnancy, deepening her commitment to care that honors both physical and emotional well-being, a cornerstone of the midwifery model of care.

Emily's midwifery philosophy centers on empowering women through evidence-based, relationship-centered care. Whether providing well-woman exams, managing prenatal and postpartum care, or supporting patients through menopause and reproductive health decisions, Emily partners with her patients to develop individualized care plans that reflect their values, goals, and overall wellness. 

Outside of her professional work, Emily enjoys reading and spending time with her dog.

Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG is an Infertility Specialist and board-certified gynecologist. He has over 30 years of experience in the field of infertility treatments, working in the Chicagoland area with offices in Oak Brook and the Midway Airport area.

Dr. Rostein is a proud native of Argentina and received his M.D. from Buenos Aires National University at FetoMaternal Hospital in Buenos Aires, where he graduated with honors.

During his fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, he focused on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. His work during this time centered on several areas, primarily age and infertility. All of this experience has made Dr. Rostein a leader in the fields of reproductive medicine, surrogate pregnancies, in vitro fertilization, oocyte donation, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis, as well as gynecological and infertility procedures.

Dr. Rostein’s knowledge and skills in the gynecological field allow him to offer a wide variety of procedures to patients. He provides a full range of gynecological services, as well as a comprehensive selection of infertility treatments. Infertility services include evaluations, ovulation inductions, artificial inseminations, inseminations with donor sperm, egg donation, frozen embryo transfers, and many other advanced services.

Dr. Rostein is also an experienced surgeon in the field of minimally invasive reproductive surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic procedures.

• Training and Education
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• Oral Presentations
• Honors
• Book Chapters

Common Issues

Some of the most common issues that Dr. Rostein treats include infertility of all types, as well as standard and advanced gynecological conditions. Dr. Rostein treats patients of all ages, from adolescents to post-menopausal patients. Because of his extensive expertise in both gynecology and infertility, he is able to care for patients from their teenage years, through their childbearing years, and into menopause and post-menopause.

Ready to make an appointment with a doctor who is truly patient-focused? Dr. Rostein is here to help. Call us today to arrange an appointment.

My ideal client would be someone who comes into therapy struggling with life’s problems. It could be mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, family problems, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, or spiritual emptiness. These clients want to be able to function in their life and find some measure of meaning and purpose in order to obtain peace, serenity, and satisfaction.

My approach has always been what Carl Rogers called the power of the “therapeutic relationship”, which includes: unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, empathy, and congruency. We help to empower the client by encouraging them to find their own solutions, which always lie within them. One of my specialties is exploring spirituality.

Empathy is built by establishing a trusting relationship and letting the client know that you fully accept them for who they are. This relationship encourages self exploration, catharsis, and taking positive risks which foster personal growth. I would let the client know that I am there for them and they can tell me anything without judgement.

My ideal client would be someone who comes into therapy struggling with life’s problems. It could be mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, family problems, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, or spiritual emptiness. These clients want to be able to function in their life and find some measure of meaning and purpose in order to obtain peace, serenity, and satisfaction.

My approach has always been what Carl Rogers called the power of the “therapeutic relationship”, which includes: unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, empathy, and congruency. We help to empower the client by encouraging them to find their own solutions, which always lie within them. One of my specialties is exploring spirituality.

Empathy is built by establishing a trusting relationship and letting the client know that you fully accept them for who they are. This relationship encourages self exploration, catharsis, and taking positive risks which foster personal growth. I would let the client know that I am there for them and they can tell me anything without judgement.

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.

Emily Forsythe is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and women's health care provider at Yorktown Health, a multispecialty practice dedicated to compassionate, holistic, individualized care for women in Lombard, Illinois. As a midwife and nurse practitioner, Emily brings a whole-person, patient-centered approach to every visit, supporting women through every stage of life. 

She is a recent Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduate with comprehensive clinical experience in midwifery care, obstetric care, and gynecologic care. Emily earned her DNP through the dual Nurse-Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program at Georgetown University, and also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Northern Arizona University. 

Emily holds dual certifications as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC), reflecting her broad expertise in integrative women's health, prenatal care, natural birth support, and holistic gynecologic care. Her doctoral education included specialized study on perinatal mental health and depression in pregnancy, deepening her commitment to care that honors both physical and emotional well-being, a cornerstone of the midwifery model of care.

Emily's midwifery philosophy centers on empowering women through evidence-based, relationship-centered care. Whether providing well-woman exams, managing prenatal and postpartum care, or supporting patients through menopause and reproductive health decisions, Emily partners with her patients to develop individualized care plans that reflect their values, goals, and overall wellness. 

Outside of her professional work, Emily enjoys reading and spending time with her dog.

My ideal client would be someone who comes into therapy struggling with life’s problems. It could be mental health issues, addiction, relationship problems, family problems, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, or spiritual emptiness. These clients want to be able to function in their life and find some measure of meaning and purpose in order to obtain peace, serenity, and satisfaction.

My approach has always been what Carl Rogers called the power of the “therapeutic relationship”, which includes: unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, empathy, and congruency. We help to empower the client by encouraging them to find their own solutions, which always lie within them. One of my specialties is exploring spirituality.

Empathy is built by establishing a trusting relationship and letting the client know that you fully accept them for who they are. This relationship encourages self exploration, catharsis, and taking positive risks which foster personal growth. I would let the client know that I am there for them and they can tell me anything without judgement.

Michele Hakimian, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist and co-founder at Progressive Care for Women in downtown Chicago. Dr. Hakimian brings over 20 years of experience to the practice.

Dr. Hakimian received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University and her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, where she was named Chief Resident. She is now an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Hakimian has a special interest in the menopausal transition and abnormal uterine bleeding. She is an experienced minimally invasive surgeon, including in-office hysteroscopic polyp removal and endometrial ablation. She also has advanced training in spider vein treatments.

In her spare time, Dr. Hakimian enjoys Pilates, travel, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Kate Nash, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist at Progressive Care for Women in downtown Chicago.

Dr. Nash is a native of Chicago and has been a part of the Northwestern University community for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, where she was Chief Resident. She is now an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Nash’s interests include uterine fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and menopause. She is also a breast cancer survivor and has a special interest in the care of breast cancer survivors and women at high risk of breast cancer.

Outside of work, Dr. Nash enjoys staying active and cooking with her husband and two growing boys.

Dr. Matthew King is a board-certified gynecologist.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign and his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  He then completed his specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology here in Chicago at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he also served as chief resident.
 
After practicing on the east coast, Dr. King is excited to return home to Chicago and join the Progressive Care for Women team and the staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.  His goal as a gynecologist is to provide his patients with individualized evidence-based medical care so they can make informed healthcare decisions and take charge of their health.  
 
His clinical interests include LGBTQ+ healthcare, cervical dysplasia, family planning and contraceptive care, and the management of abnormal uterine bleeding with minimally invasive methods.  Dr. King has a special interest in gynecologic ultrasound and has previously given an oral presentation at the Central Association of Obstetricians / Gynecologists on the role of sonography in the diagnosis of retained products of conception.  In his spare time, Dr. King enjoys traveling the globe with his husband and family, reading anything from a fictional mystery to the latest Ob/Gyn journal, and running around the city.

James Hawkins, DO, is a vein specialist certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, with over 30 years of experience. At Fox Valley Vein Centers, Dr. Hawkins serves patients living in and around Sandwich, Yorkville, and Aurora, Illinois.

Dr. Hawkins was born just outside of Chicago in Evergreen Park. He earned his undergraduate degree from Benedictine College, located in Lisle, Illinois, followed by his medical degree from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hawkins then completed his subsequent residency at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, located in Chicago.

Today, Dr. Hawkins is a registered vascular technologist and a registered physician in vascular interpretation. At Fox Valley Vein Centers, he offers effective solutions for several common vascular conditions, including spider veins and varicose veins. Dr. Hawkins routinely performs vein treatments, including sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and endovenous ablation using the VenaCure EVLT® system. 

Dr. Hawkins has been practicing in Sandwich, Plainfield, and Yorkville for over 20 years, and he is proud to serve his local community. He currently resides in Yorkville with his wife and seven children.