Welcome Dr. Jessica Gelman

We are excited to announce that Dr. Jessica Gelman will be joining the WGON team this August!  Dr. Gelman is a Chicagoland native who studied at the University of Miami in Florida for college and medical school. She returned to Chicago four years ago and recently completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. During her time there, Dr. Gelman was recognized with awards for excellence in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Her special interests include minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, comprehensive prenatal care, contraceptive counseling and management of abnormal pap smears. Dr. Gelman is married and has two Siberian cats, Sebastian and Ivy. She enjoys being outdoors and is an avid water skier. "I strive to ensure that my patients' voices are heard and that they feel empowered to make educated decisions about their health.  I am so thrilled to be joining the WGON family!"

Please Welcome Hanna Lee MSN, WHNP-BC to the WGON Team!

Hanna Lee MSN, WHNP-BC is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner. Hanna obtained her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University in Health and Exercise science where she competed in Division I volleyball. She then completed her nurse practitioner studies and earned her Masters of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University.

Hanna is trained to provide general obstetric and gynecologic care including annual well-woman visits, STD screening, contraceptive counseling, prenatal care, and postpartum care. Hanna is passionate about providing preventative, patient centered healthcare and enjoys optimizing the physical, social, and emotional health of women of all ages. She is an active member of the Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health organization. Hanna lives in Chicago and enjoys exploring different foods at restaurants, cooking, staying active and spending time with family.

Celebrating a 30 Year Milestone

Congratulations to Linda Katz, M.D. for 30 years of dedication to the practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  “I feel honored to be part of an OB/GYN practice with such strong roots in our community and I really feel like the commitment we have to our patients and the loyalty they have to us is unmatched in Chicago said Dr. Katz.” She welcomes and is accepting new patients.

Her special areas of interest are general obstetrics, preconception counseling, adolescent gynecology, breast cancer prevention, menopausal issues, management of abnormal pap smears and contraceptive counseling.

"Let's Talk About Uterine Fibroids"

Your monthly menstrual cycle can be a disruptive time in your life each month, especially if it is heavy and painful.  There are a variety of reasons your cycle may be more heavy or painful, though two very common reasons are Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids.  Endometriosis is a condition when the lining of your uterus starts growing outside the uterus and is known to occur in about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. 

Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths that develop from the muscle tissue that makes up the uterus.  In the past, treatment for both conditions was limited to trying to control heavy bleeding with hormonal contraceptives (e.g., birth control pills or IUDs) or surgical management.  New medical therapies are now available for management and may be a good option to discuss with your physician if you are experiencing heavy painful periods or if you have been unsuccessful in treating these symptoms in the past. To learn more visit: https://tinyurl.com/y9k33d2m.  If you are interested in hearing more about these options, call 312-440-3810, to schedule a consult visit with Dr. Sheran.

WHEN SHE WANTS BIRTH CONTROL TODAY

Have you ever thought about changing up your contraception? There are many new options available, including Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) methods, which can take away the need for daily pills and frequent trips to the pharmacy. LARC methods, which include Intra-Uterine Devices (IUDs) and the contraceptive implant (Nexplanon), are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, can make period-related bleeding lighter, and come in non-hormonal options. IUDs and contraceptive implants are rapidly reversible, offering a quick return to fertility when desired. Best of all, they offer flexibility! Although they can stay in place for a long time if you're happy with them, they can always be removed early--so, just because they can stay in place for a long time doesn't mean they have to.  If you're interested in hearing more about these methods, call 312-440-3810 to schedule a contraceptive consult visit with Dr. Adrienne Adams.

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