looking for specialist in Chicagoland area for HG
Posted: Jan 22, 2005 12:35 pmmy daugther is 15wks with hg in the northwest suburbs chicago. She has a 20mo. daughter and is need of specialist in this area. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Hi,
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter, but I'm glad she has you to help her. I don't live in Chicago anymore, but I grew up there. My mom used to teach ob nursing students. Check the websites of major hospitals in her area for the maternal/fetal medicine dept. and/or perinatologists. Call their offices and speak to a nurse/receptionist about whether or not the dr treats many patients with HG. You should be able to get a feel for their ability to help your daughter from such a conversation. You may have to ask her current OB for a referral to a specialist. Don't be afraid to do so. For the NW suburbs I would start with Luthern General. If you don't have any luck, stick with the biggies: Northwestern, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's, U of I, Loyola, University of Chicago. I know how vast Chicago is and how bad traffic can be so start with those closest to your daughter and work your way outward if necessary.
Good luck!