Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Karen Mass, MD, FACOG, is a dedicated and experienced doctor of medicine and Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at Women's Specialty Care SC.
From two offices in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois, 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 Women's Specialty Care SC and looks forward to caring for them.
“Dr.Mass is so very knowledgeable, professional and caring. She takes the time to talk and explain each and every procedure. I’ve been with her for mammograms, Pap smears and bone density imaging. Office staff is always friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend her services.”
Dr. Karen Mass, MD
OB-GYN
1475 E. Belvidere Rd,
Suite 212
Grayslake, IL 60030
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.
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.