Women’s Wellness and Primary Care

At the Center for Women’s Integrated Health, we provide personalized primary care that touches every aspect of your wellbeing. Our specialists, located in River East and Orland Park, reach beyond basic standards of physical health to support mind-body wellness.

Together, with our greater team of women’s health specialists, we create complex care plans for chronic health challenges that uniquely impact our female patients. As an institution committed to compassionate care and health equity for all, the University of Chicago Medicine also offers specialized primary care for men, as well as our transgender and gender-diverse patients.

Personalized Primary Care and Disease Prevention for Women

To support optimal health outcomes for each patient, our team offers:

Dietary and nutritional guidance
Immunizations
Wellness exams and preventive screenings for:
- Breast, cervical and colon cancers
- Osteoporosis
- Cardiovascular disease
Acute care for common illnesses and injuries, including:
- Cold, ﬂu and other upper respiratory infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Sprains
Treatment and management for chronic disease

Chronic Conditions We Treat

Anxiety
Arthritis
Allergies
Asthma
Depression
Diabetes
Headaches
High blood pressure
Immunodeﬁciency concerns
Inﬂammatory diseases
Insomnia
Obesity
Pain
Stress

Primary Care for Menopause

Why should I see my primary care provider (PCP) for menopause?

Your primary care provider can support you in adopting healthy lifestyle practices, which is essential to improving health outcomes during menopause. For many, the menopause transition can involve weight gain, hair loss, sleep disturbance, joint pains and mood swings. Menopause can also be associated with increased risks of heart disease, musculoskeletal disorders, cancer, cognitive decline, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome and depression. Your primary care provider is a key member of your care team as you experience menopause and manage its symptoms.

Can my PCP refer me to a menopause specialist?

Meet Our Women’s Wellness and Primary Care Specialists

Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Family Medicine

Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Julia Philip-Kuli, MD

Family Medicine

Nymisha A. Rao, MD

Family Medicine

Puja Turakhia, MD

Family Medicine

Redefining Women’s Health One Person at a Time

Commonly, the phrase “women’s health” brings obstetrics and gynecology to mind. While gynecologic care is an important component of your health, it focuses on just one of nearly a dozen organ systems in your body. Your biological systems cannot work independently. They’re integrated — and your care should be, too.

No matter how isolated your condition or symptom may seem, our specialists take a broad look at your total health with a focus on the role of hormones and other factors that uniquely impact you. We bring together experts in gynecology, endocrinology, primary care, sleep medicine, dermatology and other specialties to determine the most effective, personalized approach to supporting your health and wellness goals.

Whether you identify as female, transgender or non-binary, you can expect a respectful experience with us. Our team is committed to supporting every patient’s individuality, dignity, health and wellness with the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Find a Women’s Primary Care Specialist in River East and Orland Park

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