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Dr. Valentin Tureanu, MD, MSCP, is a top-rated reproductive endocrinologist and certified menopause practitioner committed to providing advanced care for patients in and around Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tureanu focuses on providing comprehensive care for women with fertility problems, menopause symptoms, and other medical issues, including state-of-the-art fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

A respected clinician and researcher, Dr. Tureanu is dedicated to providing patients with evidence-based, patient-centered care focused on achieving the best possible outcomes in every case. He has authored several books and papers, and he is an active member of several professional associations, including the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American Society of Reproductive Surgeons, and American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and The North American Menopause Society, 

Dr. Tureanu completed his medical degree at Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry - Western University. In addition to seeing patients at his practice, Dr. Tureanu has hospital privileges at Weiss Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Tureanu enjoys meeting new patients, and he’s fluent in both English and Romanian. Call the office, or use our online system to schedule an office visit today.

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

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

In 2022, Dr Tam was also accredited with the "Master Surgeon of Excellence In Minimally Invasive Gynecology" from SRC.  The Master Surgeon of Excellence In Minimally Invasive Gynecology is a prestigious accreditation awarded to the top surgeons, physicians and medical professionals who are committed to establishing and maintaining a culture of excellence. This accreditation recognizes the surgeon, independent of the facility at which they practice.

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 over 34 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), 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
• Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
• Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
• Illinois Masonic – Advocate Healthcare, 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 

 

Adrienn Myers-Woods, WHNP-BC, is a licensed and board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with the team at All for Women Healthcare Services in the Lake View East area of Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, as a women’s health nurse practitioner in 2016.

Adrienn’s vast experience in women’s health includes fertility and IVF treatment, birth control management, and treating sexual health concerns for men and women, as well as routine gynecologic care. She also served in the Army Reserves for seven years as a medical-surgical nurse. When caring for her patients, she loves the opportunity to provide thorough patient education and treats every exam room as a judgment-free zone.

In her free time, Adrienn enjoys trail and road running. Her favorite race thus far was the Bataan Memorial Death March in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and chasing around her toddler with the help of her pug-mix, Josie.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

 

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.

Wanting to always offer the best and most cutting edge treatments to my patients has led to the founding of Allure pelvic wellness and aesthetic gynecology. This private venture allows me to offer treatments that might not otherwise be accessible in a traditional hospital based practice. At Allure the goal is to take care of the whole woman. To critically assess what is compromising her health and wellness and to offer her an individualized treatment plan that will optimize health, improve confidence and bring back joy through improved quality of life. I have a passion for teaching and speak on topics of women’s health for different organizations. Most recently for the Forum for Executive Women. I am also a social media content creator for WebMD. My husband and business partner Yerachmiel “Rocky” Ephraim, and I have two beautiful children, Laila and Lennox Ephraim. Our family enjoys being active members of the South Barrington Community.

Wanting to always offer the best and most cutting edge treatments to my patients has led to the founding of Allure pelvic wellness and aesthetic gynecology. This private venture allows me to offer treatments that might not otherwise be accessible in a traditional hospital based practice. At Allure the goal is to take care of the whole woman. To critically assess what is compromising her health and wellness and to offer her an individualized treatment plan that will optimize health, improve confidence and bring back joy through improved quality of life. I have a passion for teaching and speak on topics of women’s health for different organizations. Most recently for the Forum for Executive Women. I am also a social media content creator for WebMD. My husband and business partner Yerachmiel “Rocky” Ephraim, and I have two beautiful children, Laila and Lennox Ephraim. Our family enjoys being active members of the South Barrington Community.

Daniel Rostein, MD, FACOG is a Infertility Specialist & Board-certified Gynecology. 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.

In his fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, he focused on Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. His work during this time centered upon several areas, primarily Age and Infertility. All of this experience makes Dr. Rostein a leader in the fields of reproductive medicine, surrogate pregnancies, in vitro fertilization, oocyte donations, and preimplantation genetic diagnosis. 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 offers a full range of gynecological services as well as a significant number of infertility services. Infertility services include evaluations, ovulation inductions, artificial inseminations, inseminations with donor sperm, egg donations, and frozen embryo transfers along with many other services.

Also is an experienced surgeon in the field of minimally invasive reproductive surgery ( robotic and laparoscopic surgery).

 
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Some of the most common issues that Dr. Rostein treats include infertility issues of all types, as well as standard and advanced gynecological treatments. Dr. Rostein treats patients of all ages, from adolescents to post-menopausal patients. Since Dr. Rostein has extensive knowledge in both gynecology and infertility, he can continue treating a patient from the teen years into her childbearing years and all the way through the menopause and post-menopausal years. 

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!

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.

Maureen Tart, MD, FACOG, NCMP, is a board-certified OB/GYN at Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois.

Dr. Tart grew up in Connecticut and came to the Windy City to complete her residency training.

She completed her undergraduate degree at Georgetown University with a major in psychology. She also received her medical degree from Georgetown and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Hospitals. She was the academic chief resident and trained with Heather B. Heiberger, MD, FACOG, and Elizabeth Oh, MD, FACOG. Before coming to Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd., she practiced in Chicago for over ten years. She was the Co-Medical Director of her group and Vice Chair of the OB/GYN department for several years.

Dr. Tart’s special interests include adolescence, weight management, guiding patients through the infertility process and menopause management. She is a NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP).

Dr. Tart believes her role as an OB/GYN is to partner with patients to promote their health. From teenage to menopausal years, the reward is the long term relationships she develops with the patients and their families.

She is married with two adult stepsons and two younger sons, who keep her very busy. Her youngest son was adopted domestically, so promoting adoption is important to her. Her decision to move to the suburbs was driven by her children.