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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.

Chicago Center For Women’s Health (CCWH) was founded by Dr. Denise Molina Furlong and has been proudly serving the Chicagoland area for over a decade, including communities such as Bedford Park and Oak Lawn, Illinois. As we continue to grow and expand, we are excited to announce the upcoming opening of our new office in Palos Heights!

Our dedicated team of urogynecologists is deeply committed to addressing the unique and critical healthcare needs of women. We strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment where women feel empowered to take control of their health and well-being. Through compassionate care and a holistic approach, we aim to enhance the quality of life for every woman we serve.

At CCWH, we specialize in a variety of advanced services, including minimally invasive pelvic surgeries. We also offer expert care for managing menopause, treating urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence, and diagnosing and treating irregular bleeding. Our approach ensures that these conditions are addressed in a timely, efficient, and compassionate manner.

We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and personalized approach to women’s health, which allows our team to provide a wide range of gynecological services tailored to the unique needs of each patient. To further enhance accessibility, we offer Saturday appointments, adding an extra layer of convenience for our patients.

At Chicago Center for Women’s Health, we are dedicated to providing superior care for women of all ages. We take pride in our medical team’s expertise and genuine concern for every patient’s well-being.

To experience the high-quality, expert care provided at Chicago Center for Women’s Health, call the office nearest you or use our convenient online booking tool today. Your health and comfort are our top priorities, and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our state-of-the-art facilities.

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.

Marsha E. Gorens, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist serving the women in and around the Chicago area. With more than twenty-five years of experience as an OB/GYN, Dr. Gorens understands the nuances of women’s health and the role that body image can play.

Besides providing women’s health care, Dr. Gorens is committed to promoting the importance of healthy skin and improved skin care practices. Her practice strives to renew and rejuvenate all skin types, with an emphasis on mature skin and women of color. At her full-service medical spa in Chicago's Near West Side, Dr. Gorens wants to help women achieve their goals for restoring their natural beauty.

In addition to her gynecologic and obstetrics training, Dr. Gorens’ expertise in a number of laser systems and aesthetic procedures allows her to offer a broad array of cosmetic medical enhancement services. Some of these include laser hair removal, Botox® treatments, dermal fillers, and microdermabrasion.

Beyond aesthetic procedures, Dr. Gorens’ specialties include gynecology, hormone replacement therapy, menopause, and andropause as well as surgical procedures and treatments for common illnesses.

After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Dr. Gorens earned her medical degree from Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine in Chicago. She went on to complete her obstetrics and gynecology internship and residency at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee.

When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Gorens is an instructor in clinical obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. Dr. Gorens is also an associate attending at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center.

Kornelia Krol, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN offering her expert care at Women for Women OBGYN, SC in Forest Glen of Chicago. Dr. Krol recognizes that a woman’s health is her most valuable asset and strives to help all of her patients across Chicago stay well and feel their best. She addresses all women’s specific medical care issues, including prenatal care, obstetrics, and gynecologic issues, such as pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, and menopause.

A superb gynecologic surgeon, Dr. Krol is adept at conventional techniques as well as the most up-to-date technology that includes operative laparoscopy and robotic procedures. She’s based at Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago where she serves on the clinical faculty for the hospital’s OB/GYN residency program. She also teaches medical students at the affiliated University of Illinois and Chicago Medical School. She performs colposcopy, ultrasound and the newest minimally-invasive surgical procedures such as hysteroscopy and LEEP in her office. She is excited to offer painless modern laser vaginal revitalization treatment also in her office.

Dr. Krol was born in Poland, where she graduated from medical school. She completed a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology at the Belgrade Medical University in Yugoslavia. working there as faculty.

After immigrating to the United States, she entered a pathology training program at the University of Illinois, Chicago, followed by OB/GYN residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield and earned OB-GYN Board certification. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and recipient of numerous professional and teaching awards.

Active in local, national, and international medical societies, Dr. Krol also devotes countless hours to charitable causes benefiting the Polish community in Chicago. She serves women of all ethnicities and by speaking three languages (English, Polish, and Serbo-Croatian) she is especially popular among women of Slavic origin. Her dedicated staff is also multi-lingual.

Ewa A. Bilinski, MD, provides caring gynecologic and obstetrics care to patients at Women for Women OBGYN, SC in Forest Glen of Chicago. She enjoys developing close bonds with her patients, and finds it very fulfilling. She knows her patients very well, and enjoys talking with women about their children, how things are going at work, and how they are feeling generally.

Dr. Bilinski completed medical school at Wroclaw Medical University in Poland. She then completed a family medicine residency at Swedish Covenant Hospital, located in Chicago, followed by an obstetrics and gynecology residency at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. In addition, she is Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified and Postpartum Hemorrhage Project certified. 

Dr. Bilinski stays up to date on the latest advancements in her field and is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, North American Menopause Society, Polish American Medical Association, and the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases. She has contributed her expertise to research studies as well as medical publications. 

Dr. Bilinski is fluent in Polish.

Maddison Murphy, PA-C joined Bone and Joint Specialists as Dr. Shukairy’s physician assistant in October 2024.

She was born and raised in central Illinois. She attended Valparaiso University and earned her Bachelors of Health Science in August 2022. During her undergraduate career, she also played on the women’s golf team.

She graduated from Valparaiso University with a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies in August 2024. In her freetime, she enjoys playing golf, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

Maddison is excited to work alongside Dr. Shukairy to provide patient centered care that promotes healthy lifestyles and overall wellbeing.

Maureen Tart, MD, FACOG, NCMP, is a board-certified OB/GYN.  Before joining the practice in 2011, Dr. Tart practiced in Chicago for over a decade.  She served as Co-Medical Director of her group and held the role of Vice Chair of the OB/GYN department for several years.

Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Tart moved to Chicago for her residency training and has since built a career dedicated to women’s health. She earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her medical degree from Georgetown University before completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Hospitals. During her residency, she served as the academic chief resident and trained alongside Dr. Heather B. Heiberger, MD, FACOG, and Dr. Elizabeth Oh, MD, FACOG.

Dr. Tart has a special interest in adolescent health, weight management, infertility care, and menopause management. As a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP), she is dedicated to guiding patients through every stage of life with personalized, compassionate care. She views her role as an OB/GYN as a partnership—helping patients navigate their health from adolescence through menopause while building lasting relationships with them and their families.

Outside of work, Dr. Tart stays busy with her boys, two Spring Spaniels, yoga, and racquet sports. Her youngest was adopted domestically, which has made adoption advocacy a cause close to her heart. Her decision to move to the suburbs was driven by her children, ensuring they had the best environment to grow and thrive.

Dr. Elizabeth Oh, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN. She has been a dedicated member of the practice since 2004.

Dr. Oh earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Northwestern University before obtaining her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000. She then completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where she served as academic chief resident. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Passionate about patient care, Dr. Oh has special interests in adolescent health, abnormal pap smears, menstrual irregularities, ablations, and minimally invasive surgery. She values the relationships she builds with her patients, taking the time to understand their unique needs, concerns, and joys through every stage of life.

Outside of work, Dr. Oh enjoys an active lifestyle. She is an avid runner and also enjoys golf, tennis, and reading fiction novels. Fluent in Korean, she cherishes time spent with her husband, two children, and beloved dog, Cocoa Bear.