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.
Elizabeth Oh, MD, FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN at Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois.
Dr. Oh began her practice with Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. in 2004. She graduated from Northwestern University with a major in psychology. She received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000, and she completed her OB-/GYN residency through the University of Chicago Hospitals where she was the academic chief resident. Dr. Oh is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Oh’s special interests include adolescent care, abnormal pap smears, menstrual regularities, ablations, and minimally invasive surgery. She believes the best thing about being an OB/GYN is being able to get to know each of her patients and their individual needs, fears and joys throughout the stages of their lives.
Dr. Oh is married and has two children and a dog named Cocoa Bear. She is fluent in Korean, and her hobbies include running, golf, tennis, and reading fiction novels.
Jill Holden, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN at Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. located in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois.
Dr. Holden is a small town girl at heart, having been raised in a big family in central Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and her medical degree from Kansas University School of Medicine, Kansas City. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.
Dr. Holden is the Chief of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Medical Staff. Her past positions include Secretary of the Medical Staff Northwestern Medicine at Lake Forest Hospital and the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She maintains an active role in hospital leadership. She has appeared in Chicago Magazine as one of the Top 100 Doctors in Chicago of 2011. In addition, she is listed in Castle Connolly Medical’s Top Doctors of the Chicago Metro Area’s 2nd and 3rd editions. She is board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Holden is especially interested in helping women navigate their health journey through life, encompassing adolescent gynecology, well woman care, obstetrics, infertility, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery as well as more complex abdominal surgery. Caring for women is unique in childbearing but also in the malignant and pre-malignant diseases that affect only women. Dr. Holden embraces the privilege of educating women with empathy and compassion through these life events.
Dr. Holden resides in Lake Forest, Illinois, with her husband, Dan, and has two grown children. She enjoys gardening, piano, fitness, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Jill Holden, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN at Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. located in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois.
Dr. Holden is a small town girl at heart, having been raised in a big family in central Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, and her medical degree from Kansas University School of Medicine, Kansas City. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver.
Dr. Holden is the Chief of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Medical Staff. Her past positions include Secretary of the Medical Staff Northwestern Medicine at Lake Forest Hospital and the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She maintains an active role in hospital leadership. She has appeared in Chicago Magazine as one of the Top 100 Doctors in Chicago of 2011. In addition, she is listed in Castle Connolly Medical’s Top Doctors of the Chicago Metro Area’s 2nd and 3rd editions. She is board certified and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Holden is especially interested in helping women navigate their health journey through life, encompassing adolescent gynecology, well woman care, obstetrics, infertility, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery as well as more complex abdominal surgery. Caring for women is unique in childbearing but also in the malignant and pre-malignant diseases that affect only women. Dr. Holden embraces the privilege of educating women with empathy and compassion through these life events.
Dr. Holden resides in Lake Forest, Illinois, with her husband, Dan, and has two grown children. She enjoys gardening, piano, fitness, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Elizabeth Oh, MD, FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN at Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois.
Dr. Oh began her practice with Ob-Gyne Associates of Lake Forest, Ltd. in 2004. She graduated from Northwestern University with a major in psychology. She received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000, and she completed her OB-/GYN residency through the University of Chicago Hospitals where she was the academic chief resident. Dr. Oh is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Oh’s special interests include adolescent care, abnormal pap smears, menstrual regularities, ablations, and minimally invasive surgery. She believes the best thing about being an OB/GYN is being able to get to know each of her patients and their individual needs, fears and joys throughout the stages of their lives.
Dr. Oh is married and has two children and a dog named Cocoa Bear. She is fluent in Korean, and her hobbies include running, golf, tennis, and reading fiction novels.
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.
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 caring, intelligent, non-judgmental; just basically phenomenal. It's difficult to put into words my appreciation, as it is so incredibly challenging to find a good doctor, much less an exceptionally outstanding doctor, like Dr. Mass.”
Dr. Karen Mass, MD
OB-GYN
1475 E. Belvidere Rd,
Suite 212
Grayslake, IL 60030
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.
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.
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.
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.
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