Programs and Special Interests
Advocacy
Contemporary medicine requires public awareness of health care concerns and physician advocates to influence decision-makers to issue policy that is in the best interests of patients.
Advocacy is an important part of our work. We want to meet our patients’ needs beyond the exam room. This is why we teach legislators about the effects of laws on women's health. It is also why we lobby for bills. We use our knowledge to ensure that new laws serve the best interests of Illinois patients and their families.
Several of our physicians serve as board members and officers in local and national advocacy organizations. They are leaders in the public arena. We work with legislators to write laws that benefit women's health. Politicians often call upon us to add our medical expertise to legislative concerns.
Menopause
Some patients have health concerns related to menopause. Our physicians discuss and prescribe hormonal therapy. We also address needs for maintaining bone health or sexual concerns. We can meet with you and provide consultation about these matters.
Cancer Genetics
Patients with cancer and their families have a high risk of breast or ovarian cancer. The goal of cancer genetics is to identify people with an increased risk of cancer. This can help prevent cancer or detect it early.
With experts in the Division of Clinical Genetics, our physicians specialize in cancer genetics and preventing gynecologic cancer. We provide preventive care for patients with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes, or predisposition to uterine cancer.
Through surveillance and minimally invasive prophylactic surgery, we can reduce the risks due to these mutations.
Family Planning and Contraception
Northwestern Medicine Family Planning and Contraception provides patients with personalized, high-quality care. We offer family planning care including complex contraception consultations, laparoscopic sterilization procedures, and pregnancy terminations in the first and second trimesters.
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Pediatric gynecology is the care of gynecologic concerns from infancy through adolescence. We manage many conditions. These include vaginal discharge, vulvar irritation, issues related to puberty, and birth defects involving the reproductive tract and pelvic organs.
We treat breast and menstrual cycle abnormalities, such as heavy or painful periods. We care for medically complicated adolescents with contraceptive needs.
Some of our physicians have privileges at Lurie Children's Hospital and perform surgeries there. Resident physicians in pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology are part of the care team. Clinic locations include:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
1440 North Dayton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60642
Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Boulevard
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
Northwestern Medical Group
Galter Pavilion
675 North Saint Clair Street
Fourteenth Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(for patients 12 years and older)
To schedule an appointment at any location, call 1.800.KIDS.DOC (1.800.543.7362).
Transgender Care in OB-GYN
In collaboration with the Gender Pathways Clinic, all of our providers are open to seeing all patients. However, some providers focus on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients. This team works to provide continuity of OB-GYN care. This includes annual gynecologic exams, cancer screening, obstetrical care and family planning or contraceptive needs. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. We also want to enhance awareness, knowledge and sensitivity of the health care community.
Vulvar Clinic
While our gynecologists can evaluate and care for common vulvar conditions, we also have a specialty clinic dedicated to further care of these conditions. The Vulvar Clinic provides care for patients (12 years and older) with concerns including, but not limited to, chronic vulvar itching and skin changes, vulvar pain or abnormal growths. Dr. Quinlan works with the department of dermatology to provide expertise for skin disorders that involve the vulva.
Women's Health Physical Therapy
Our team of highly skilled, compassionate physical therapists offer a range of treatment plans. They can help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.
Learn more about our physical therapy program.
COMPASS
The COMPASS Program offers support for depression and mental health during and after pregnancy. We offer treatment options including medication and talk therapy. Our team tracks your symptoms and tailors your treatment plan using evidence-based approaches.
Services
Our care team includes a care coordinator, a perinatal psychiatrist, a maternal–fetal medicine physician, a licensed therapist and a clinical liaison. They provide mental health care within the prenatal care offices of the fourteenth floor of Galter. Specialized services include:
The obstetric and mental health teams coordinate care together.
Conditions We Treat
Social Work
A social worker is to meet the psychosocial needs of patients. They can help you with:
These are examples of what we can help you with. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns. To contact a social worker, please call 312.926.3272.
Contemporary medicine requires public awareness of health care concerns and physician advocates to influence decision-makers to issue policy that is in the best interests of patients.
Advocacy is an important part of our work. We want to meet our patients’ needs beyond the exam room. This is why we teach legislators about the effects of laws on women's health. It is also why we lobby for bills. We use our knowledge to ensure that new laws serve the best interests of Illinois patients and their families.
Several of our physicians serve as board members and officers in local and national advocacy organizations. They are leaders in the public arena. We work with legislators to write laws that benefit women's health. Politicians often call upon us to add our medical expertise to legislative concerns.
Menopause
Some patients have health concerns related to menopause. Our physicians discuss and prescribe hormonal therapy. We also address needs for maintaining bone health or sexual concerns. We can meet with you and provide consultation about these matters.
Cancer Genetics
Patients with cancer and their families have a high risk of breast or ovarian cancer. The goal of cancer genetics is to identify people with an increased risk of cancer. This can help prevent cancer or detect it early.
With experts in the Division of Clinical Genetics, our physicians specialize in cancer genetics and preventing gynecologic cancer. We provide preventive care for patients with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes, or predisposition to uterine cancer.
Through surveillance and minimally invasive prophylactic surgery, we can reduce the risks due to these mutations.
Family Planning and Contraception
Northwestern Medicine Family Planning and Contraception provides patients with personalized, high-quality care. We offer family planning care including complex contraception consultations, laparoscopic sterilization procedures, and pregnancy terminations in the first and second trimesters.
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Pediatric gynecology is the care of gynecologic concerns from infancy through adolescence. We manage many conditions. These include vaginal discharge, vulvar irritation, issues related to puberty, and birth defects involving the reproductive tract and pelvic organs.
We treat breast and menstrual cycle abnormalities, such as heavy or painful periods. We care for medically complicated adolescents with contraceptive needs.
Some of our physicians have privileges at Lurie Children's Hospital and perform surgeries there. Resident physicians in pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology are part of the care team. Clinic locations include:
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
1440 North Dayton Street
Chicago, Illinois 60642
Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Boulevard
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
Northwestern Medical Group
Galter Pavilion
675 North Saint Clair Street
Fourteenth Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(for patients 12 years and older)
To schedule an appointment at any location, call 1.800.KIDS.DOC (1.800.543.7362).
Transgender Care in OB-GYN
In collaboration with the Gender Pathways Clinic, all of our providers are open to seeing all patients. However, some providers focus on caring for transgender and nonbinary patients. This team works to provide continuity of OB-GYN care. This includes annual gynecologic exams, cancer screening, obstetrical care and family planning or contraceptive needs. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. We also want to enhance awareness, knowledge and sensitivity of the health care community.
Vulvar Clinic
While our gynecologists can evaluate and care for common vulvar conditions, we also have a specialty clinic dedicated to further care of these conditions. The Vulvar Clinic provides care for patients (12 years and older) with concerns including, but not limited to, chronic vulvar itching and skin changes, vulvar pain or abnormal growths. Dr. Quinlan works with the department of dermatology to provide expertise for skin disorders that involve the vulva.
Women's Health Physical Therapy
Our team of highly skilled, compassionate physical therapists offer a range of treatment plans. They can help you achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.
Learn more about our physical therapy program.
COMPASS
The COMPASS Program offers support for depression and mental health during and after pregnancy. We offer treatment options including medication and talk therapy. Our team tracks your symptoms and tailors your treatment plan using evidence-based approaches.
Services
Our care team includes a care coordinator, a perinatal psychiatrist, a maternal–fetal medicine physician, a licensed therapist and a clinical liaison. They provide mental health care within the prenatal care offices of the fourteenth floor of Galter. Specialized services include:
- Treatment programs (individual therapy or medication management)
- Collaboration with you and your physician
- Pre-conception consultations
- Treatment during pregnancy and up to a year postpartum
The obstetric and mental health teams coordinate care together.
Conditions We Treat
- Depression
- Postpartum depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- All other mental health concerns
Social Work
A social worker is to meet the psychosocial needs of patients. They can help you with:
- Baby supplies, Including a car seat and a crib
- Transportation issues
- Labor and delivery and parenting classes
- Domestic violence or abuse issues
- Emergency shelter needs
- Options counseling, such as termination, adoption and guardianship
- Substance abuse
- Paternity testing
- Mood changes and postpartum depression
- Preexisting mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, hopelessness and ideas of suicide or homicide
These are examples of what we can help you with. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns. To contact a social worker, please call 312.926.3272.
