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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 D. 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 15 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 young 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.

Mia Song, MD, provides compassionate and professional OB/GYN care to women from The Loop in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois, at The Association for Women’s Health Care.

While Dr. Song provides comprehensive OB/GYN care including pregnancy care, she focuses particularly on contraception and human papillomavirus vaccines. She also provides minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Song received her undergraduate education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and went to medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. She went through her internship and residency at Hutzel Hospital of Wayne State University.

She’s currently affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital and is among the faculty of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, all of which are in Chicago.

A Phi Beta Kappa member, Dr. Song received class honors while at the University of Michigan, and was also a University of Michigan Alumni Regents Scholar. She has been awarded the Creog Academic Achievement Award and the John Teshima Gynecology Award.

David Baum, MD, is a member of the expert medical staff at The Association for Women’s Health Care, serving women in The Loop in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois. He specializes in obstetrics, particularly the management of high-risk pregnancies. He’s also experienced in evaluating abnormal PAP smears, providing well woman gynecologic services, preventive health care, and evaluation and treatment of heavy menstrual cycles.

A graduate of the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Dr. Baum completed medical school at the Chicago Medical School at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. He completed his residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago.

He and the other doctors on the staff of The Association for Women’s Health Care are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He’s also affiliated with Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago and serves on the staff at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Baum was recognized for teaching excellence during his residency and during his 25-year career at Northwestern. He’s also served on numerous leadership committees at Northwestern.

Mia Norlin, MD, helps women of all ages manage their gynecologic and obstetric health. She practices at The Association for Women’s Health Care, serving patients in The Loop in Chicago, as well as in the Northbrook office.

She specializes in family planning, adolescent care, and perimenopause and menopause. She enjoys managing  both  high- and low-risk pregnancies and multiple gestations.  She truly is committed to  the entire obstetrical process and works hard to make it a pleasant experience for her patients.  She offers and manages treatment plans for women with abnormal Pap smears. She also provides minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, including operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

Dr. Norlin graduated from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with a B.A. in biology and a minor in Women’s Studies.   She attended medical school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and did her internship and residency at the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

She’s currently on faculty at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago. Her accolades include a number of teaching awards from OSU, Chief Resident of the Year from OSU in 2001, and  numerous teaching awards from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Kimberly Laughman, MD, is a highly accomplished OB/GYN based in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, known for her commitment to medical excellence and a passion for education and research. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience, Dr. Laughman brings a wealth of knowledge to The Association for Women's Health Care. 

Dr. Laughman earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons. She also holds a Master of Science in Teaching Adolescent Science from Pace University and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Columbia College of Columbia University.

As a dedicated researcher, Dr. Laughman has contributed significantly to the medical community. She was part of the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Scholarly Projects Program, conducting clinical research focused on predicting preterm labor in late preterm gestation. As part of the Daniel Noyes Brown Scholars Research Program, she played a crucial role in implementing adolescent health and sexual health training within medical student clinical rotations. During her time as an undergraduate researcher in the René Hen Laboratory of Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Laughman conducted neurobiological research, delving into hippocampal memory retrieval.

Her dedication to her field is evident through her experience as a Resident Physician in the Northwestern McGaw OB/GYN Residency Program. Dr. Laughman is actively involved in resident and medical student education, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Laughman is deeply committed to serving her community. She worked at Columbia University Medical Center State Pre-College Enrichment Program, teaching biology lessons to underrepresented minority high school students interested in STEM fields. She also co-founded the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons Breaking the Silence Discussion Series and served as the Vice-President of the Black & Latino Student Organization. 

Dr. Laughman has been recognized with several honors and awards, including the Daniel Noyes Brown Scholar distinction and the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. In her free time, Dr. Laughman enjoys darkroom photography, travel, soccer, journaling, and baking.

With a commitment to patient care, education, and research, Dr. Laughman is a dedicated healthcare professional making a positive impact in the field of medicine and the community.

Gil Weiss, MD, is a member of the expert staff at The Association for Women’s Health Care serving women in The Loop in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois. In addition to office-based procedures, Dr. Weiss is a specialist in endometrial ablation, laparoscopic surgery, ovarian masses and cysts, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and vulvar disease. He’s also skilled in specific procedures, including Essure, a minimally-invasive surgical sterilization, and hysteroscopy, in which a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the vagina to examine the deeper organs.

He’s a graduate of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, and attended medical school at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, Israel. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Weiss completed a fellowship with AAGL, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, in minimally-invasive pelvic surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

He’s currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and holds affiliations with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago.

Dr. Weiss has received numerous awards, including the 2005 Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons while at the University of Illinois. From 2007-2012, he received outstanding teaching awards from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, as well as a CREOG Teacher of the Year award in 2008.

Brook Wharton, MD, provides expert OB/GYN care at The Association for Women’s Health Care, serving women from the area around The Loop in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois. She performs numerous office procedures and supports women in their first trimester of pregnancy. Dr. Wharton also treats abnormal Pap smears, abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular periods, urinary tract infections, and vaginitis. She helps patients navigate the symptoms and health concerns that arise around menopause.

Dr. Wharton graduated from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and received a master’s degree from Columbia University. She completed her medical school education at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia where she also did her internship. She completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Chicago.

She’s currently affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago and serves as a faculty member at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Wharton received numerous awards, including the 2006 Best Resident Educator and 2010 Family Medicine External Faculty Award.

Mark Sibul, MD, goes over and beyond when offering health care at The Association for Women’s Health Care. He sees patients from the areas around The Loop in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois.

Dr. Sibul’s special focus includes infertility screening and treatment, as well as pregnancies involving multiples. He also has a clinical interest in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of endometriosis.

A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Sibul received his medical degree from the University of Chicago where he also did his internship and residency.

Along with the other doctors at The Association for Women’s Health Care, he is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Sibul also serves as a faculty member at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He takes time with his patients to listen to their cares and concerns and received numerous teaching awards while at the University of Chicago and from Northwestern University.

For thorough, patient-driven women’s health care, make an appointment with Marc Kleinberg, MD, of The Association for Women’s Health Care. He offers comprehensive OB/GYN services to women living in and around The Loop in Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois.

One of Dr. Kleinberg’s specialties is obstetrics, especially high-risk pregnancies that involve multiples, advanced maternal age, or high blood pressure. He also helps pregnant women manage their premature labor and preeclampsia. He performs gynecological surgeries, such as hysterectomies, myomectomies, and endometrial ablation. Dr. Kleinberg offers insight and treatment options in cases of abnormal uterine bleeding and abnormal PAP smears.

A graduate of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, he went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Alabama – Birmingham.

Dr. Kleinberg is currently affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital, both in Chicago. He also serves as faculty of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dawn McGee, MD, offers comprehensive healthcare to women in The Loop in Chicago, Illinois, at The Association for Women’s Health Care. She is particularly focused on screening and treating abnormal bleeding, abnormal PAP smears, and sexually-transmitted diseases. Dr. McGee offers women her expert support during adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause. She’s also quite knowledgeable about fibroids, uterine ablation, contraception, abnormal periods, hormone replacement therapy, laparoscopy, urinary tract infections, and vaginitis.

Dr. McGee graduated from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. She received her medical school education from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee, and did her internship and residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia.

She’s currently on faculty at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago.

Among her numerous awards and recognitions are the Golden Apple Resident Teaching Award from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the 2012 Compassionate Doctor Certification. She’s also received the Patient Choice Award for the past five years.

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.

Mariola Grzeszczyk is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her bachelor's and master's of science in nursing at the Resurrection University in Chicago with a graduate program focus as a Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience in Women’s Health. Mentorship provided by Dr. Denise Furlong, whose passion and dedication in caring for her female population, shaped Mariola into a compassionate, enthusiastic and devoted provider as she is today.

Mariola came to the USA from Poland to study the English language and was given the opportunity to work at the medical office, where she developed a passion for nursing. Working along with amazing nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors, she knew that her future was in the medical field. She was aware that it would be a long way to achieve what she had planned for herself – to become a nurse practitioner one day. Over the next few years, she was taking English classes and required prerequisite courses to enter nursing school. At the same time, she was raising her beautiful baby girl and worked multiple jobs that were closely related to the medical field and allowed her to pursue her dreams and provided financial support through undergraduate and graduate schools. After finishing her BSN, she became her career as a registered nurse at Amita Healthcare where she gained her experience and knowledge working in medical, surgical, telemetry, and emergency care departments. She loved caring for all of her patients, but her heart was always closed to women’s health. Being a woman and a mother helped her related and understand the female patients on a different level. Finally, after gaining valuable experience as a registered nurse, Mariola entered the graduate program at Resurrection University to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

She enjoys a quiet, suburban life with her family and her adopted dog. She likes spending her free time with friends and family, reading books, watching movies, hiking, being in nature, traveling, and learning.

Her future professional goals include learning Spanish, obtaining certification in Integrative Medicine and working on Doctor of Nursing Practice in order to expand her knowledge, expertise, and qualifications to provide excellent and holistic care to her female patients.

Denise Furlong, MD is committed to offering patient-centered care for women from puberty through menopause, providing each patient with the information and guidance they need about their health at every stage of life so they can feel confident in their care. The office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders on site, helping to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care as quickly as possible.

After earning her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign, Dr. Furlong completed her medical degree, internship, and residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at Illinois Urogynecology, Ltd. Today, she is one of only a handful of surgeons to have achieved board certification in both obstetrics-gynecology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Denise Furlong, MD welcomes the opportunity to work with new patients, and the practice accepts most major medical insurance plans. Both English and Spanish are spoken at her practice. 

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.

Dr. Teresa Tam of All for Women Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, is a graduate of the Rosalind Franklin Chicago Medical School, where she received the Dean’s Award at her graduation (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, Illinois; and an attending physician/surgeon at Advodate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Ascension St Joseph Hospital in Chicago. 

Along with her medical practice, Dr. Tam is also an accomplished medical researcher having been published in a number of 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 Ascension Center for Advanced Care (ACAC) building located at 2845 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 902, in Chicago, just down the block from her old office in the Stone Building. The ACAC is a truly modern, state-of-the-art medical building having just been completed in 2015. Dr. Tam’s new office offers patients a beautiful waiting area and four new exam rooms. The ACAC 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.

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 in no less than 30 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, latest in October 2015), 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)

Affiliations

• Ascension St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois
• Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Illinois Masonic – Advocate Healthcare, Chicago, Illinois
• Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois

Faculty Appointments

• Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Presence Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Attending physician, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois; Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois

Professional Affiliations

• Chicago Gynecological Society
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow
• The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
• The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• American College of Surgeons, Fellow

Awards & Recognition

• 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 42nd  AAGL 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 42nd  AAGL 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

Video Presentations 

The Vaginal Pessary for prolapse: An educational video 

Lindsey J. Syed, WHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at All for Women Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois.

Her journey began in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She continued her education at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe, earning a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Women's Health with a groundbreaking project focused on HPV vaccine rates.

Lindsey's early career was rooted in long-term care, where she sharpened her skills in chronic and end-of-life care at various centers. She also developed keen judgment and honed an ability to assess residents' physical and emotional needs.

By 2016, she pivoted into obstetrics and gynecology, joining Valley Women for Women in Chandler, Arizona. For five years, Lindsey provided comprehensive care, from handling high-risk pregnancies to advising on contraception and family planning.

In December 2021, Lindsey took on a new challenge, the specialized realm of Gynecology and Oncology at the Arizona Center for Cancer Care (AZCCC), where she dealt with complex conditions like gynecological cancers and became proficient in managing treatment regimens for chemotherapy and immunotherapy patients.

Her expertise is noticed, and Lindsey received the APP Recognition Award for Patient Experience in May 2023.

Lindsey is an active member of several organizations, like the Society of Gynecology Oncology. She also took on the role of adjunct faculty and preceptor for aspiring WHNPs at ASU. Her scholarly contributions, including papers on Bladder Pain Syndrome and Von Willebrand Disease in Pregnancy, have found homes in prestigious medical journals.

With newly acquired licenses in Illinois, Lindsey aims to continue her mission — empowering women to lead healthy, balanced lives.

While her portfolio might read like an impressive list of accolades and positions, to Lindsey, it's a testament to her ongoing commitment to the well-being of women.