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Gynecology Services

Our medical and surgical gynecology subspecialty covers the detection, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women’s health care concerns. Our services include:

  • Routine care: Annual pap tests, birth control and menstrual cycle conditions
  • Treatment of complex conditions, including:
    • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
    • Endometriosis
    • Infertility
    • Pelvic pain
    • Incontinence
    • Menopause
    • Prolapse of pelvic organ
    • Gynecologic inflammations and infections
    • Sexually transmitted disease

Northwestern Medicine offers standard drug therapies, such as antibiotics, diuretics and antihypertensives, as well as hormone-modulating therapies. If surgery is called for, minimally invasive techniques are available, including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy and myomectomy.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

The Obstetrics and Gynecology medical practice is staffed by highly trained and caring physicians and advanced practice nurses who specialize in all phases of women’s health care and offer state-of-the-art evaluations and treatments.

Our location is amidst world class subspecialists in infertility, ultrasound, prenatal genetics, high-risk obstetrics and oncology. This provides our patients convenient and prompt referral for services tailored to meet their needs.

Our mission statement
  • To be recognized as a premier leader in obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at the local, national and international levels
  • To provide the highest quality patient care and patient satisfaction
  • To maintain excellence in education for medical students, residents and fellows
  • To conduct the highest quality clinical research in obstetrics and gynecology
  • To serve as consultants to the medical community and patients for the care of complex women’s health issues

Care Areas

Family Planning And Contraception

Northwestern Medicine OB/GYN specialists provide you with comprehensive family planning and contraception care and educational resources. See our services.

Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecologic cancers include any cancer found in a woman's reproductive organs.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Northwestern Medicine offers a range of minimally invasive gynecologic surgical options.

Fertility And Reproductive Medicine

Northwestern Medicine Fertility and Reproductive Medicine is widely regarded as one of the best infertility units in the country.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Uterine fibroid embolization is a non-surgical therapy for fibroids.

Women's Integrated Pelvic Health Program

Our program provides a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive health care for women with pelvic floor disorders.

Conditions

Treatments

  • Abdominal Hysterectomy
  • Birth Control
  • Bone Mineral Densities
  • Cesarean Sections
  • Colposcopy
  • Contraception for Women with Medical Problems
  • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • HPV Testing
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • IUD Insertion and Removal
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
  • Pessary Fitting
  • Removal of Ovarian Cysts
  • Tubal Ligation
  • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Sections
  • Vaginal Deliveries
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Vaginal Repairs
Locations & Contact Information