Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, S.C
680 N. Lake Shore Drive #1200, Chicago, 60611 | Get Directions

How to choose an OBGYN (and how we check all of those boxes)

In the Chicagoland area, there are over 500 obstetricians and gynecologists to choose from. When it comes to your safety and health, it’s important to choose the right doctor for you and your family. At Northwestern Women’s Health Associates, we are dedicated to exceptional and personalized medical care.

Best Gynecologist In Chicago Area

Our affiliation with the largest women’s hospital in Illinois, Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women’s Hospital, gives you access to the best multidisciplinary care in Chicago and the highest level NICU if needed. Selecting a doctor and practice that you can trust isn’t always an easy choice, so here are some things to think about: 

What should I look for in an OBGYN?

Think about your provider’s experience, training, special interests, and certifications (such as board certification and specialized focuses of care). It’s important to look at convenience factors, such as in-office ultrasound and procedural capabilities, proximity to the hospital, transportation, and parking. You should always check your insurance coverage and ensure in-network status as well. 

What makes your team so distinctive?

We encourage you to take a closer look at our providers’ biographies. We are proud to call some of the country’s leading practitioners our colleagues. When reviewing our specialists’ skills, you will see Board certifications, as well as demonstrated proficiency and exceptionalism in highly complex and sophisticated areas – such as laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. Our providers have special interests ranging from PCOS and endometriosis, minimally invasive surgery, high-risk pregnancy, and LGBTQ-focused care. We have very well-trained and experienced Advanced Practice Providers to help you through your obstetric and gynecologic care, in addition to our physician team and Registered Nurses to help facilitate your care and answer any questions that may come up when you’re at home. We have well-trained and friendly office staff to ensure a good experience with your care from start to finish. 

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What are some of the other amenities that might make visits a little easier for me?

Getting around in Chicago isn’t always the easiest. There are multiple options for public transportation, as well as ample parking options, including validated parking in local secure garages. We are located on the Northwestern Memorial Hospital medical campus, and walking distance to Michigan Avenue. 

We welcome your specific questions. Call Northwestern Women’s Health Associates at 312-440-9400 to speak with a member of our team for more information.

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women’s healthcare, our team of experts is dedicated to providing every woman highest level of sensitive, specialized care

At Northwestern Women's Health Associates

your unique needs are our highest priority.

Making use of advanced technology and staying on the cutting edge of women’s healthcare, our team of experts is dedicated to providing every woman who visits our office with the highest level of sensitive, specialized care. At our office in Chicago, you can receive exceptional obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) services from any one of our highly skilled doctors, including Audrey Panko, MD; Abbie Roth, MD; Regina Belmonte, MD; Sharon Wise, MD; Julianne Morton, MD; Whitney Dunn, MD; Aleena Lakhanpal, MD; Margaret Kistner, MD; and Brandon Anhalt, MD. With their combined expertise, this team of board-certified doctors at Northwestern Women's Health Associates makes it possible for you to receive efficient, personalized care from the preeminent women’s hospital in the Midwest.

Success Stories

  • 5 Star Review
    "Wonderful experience with Dr. Julianne Morton @ NW Women's Associates. I've recommended her to countless girlfriends. Being a first time mom, I went through many physical symptoms and emotions that accompany pregnancy. She is extremely thorough, patient, and has wonderful bedside manner. I felt confident going into delivery with Dr. Morton taking the lead with my delivery. Wonderful practice!"

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr. Morton is absolutely amazing. She cared for me throughout my first pregnancy and we found her to be kind and caring and straightforward - could not have asked for a better experience! Dr. Dunn ended up being on call during my delivery and she was great as well. I have always found the nurses and office staff to be friendly and on top of things - very happy with the practice!"

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  • 5 Star Review
    "I had to have a laproscopic hysterectomy done by Dr. Friedell and all went fabulously! They were very detailed in pre-op which made a lot of difference. I came out of surgery feeling great and post op I was back to work within two weeks. Everyone at the practice, at the hospital, at pre-op were incredible."

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr.Julianne Morton is amazing! I was recommended by a friend when I moved to the Chicago area and was looking for an OB-GYN. I have seen her for two years in Chicago for my yearly exam. She is beyond kind and great at what she does. Dr.Morton makes you feel very comfortable and is such an incredible doctor! I have recommended her to all of my friends as well who need a new gyno/OB-GYN."

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr. Morton is a really great doctor. She has an incredible bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. She makes sure to ask if you have any questions and will happily answer all of them with you. Would highly recommend!"

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr. Friedell is amazing! He helped delivered my first baby and the whole process was super smooth and stress free. All the staff in the office are super friendly too. Highly recommend!"

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  • 5 Star Review
    "Dr Freidell is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is very good at getting to the root of the problem, especially with overlapping symptoms. He guided me through all my options and their implications. I will highly recommend him and his team."

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  • 5 Star Review
    "I love Dr. Belmonte. I have been going to her since 2006! She rocks!!! She is straight to the point, I love that about her. When I leave her office after seeing her I always feel great, like a just left a good friends house or something!"
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  • 5 Star Review

    "I can not tell you how wonderful my experiences have been. Dr. Sharon Wise is my doctor and she is fantastic. She is straightforward and honest about treatments and procedures. I enjoy her sense of humor, and I found her bedside manner when delivering my son to be excellent. "

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