At UChicago Medicine River East, we offer:
- UChicago Medicine breast-specialized radiologists
- Screening appointments only 30 to 45 minutes long
- Screening results emailed within two business days
- No physician's order required for screening
Services include:
- 3D mammography with SmartCurveTM. SmartCurve technology offers curved compression paddles, shaped like a woman's breast.
- Screening mammography
- Diagnostic mammography
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
- Breast biopsy (ultrasound guided or stereotactic)
- Bone densitometry
Scheduling
No physician's order is required to schedule a screening mammogram at UChicago Medicine River East. To schedule, call 773-795-9723.
Our cancer experts treat a range of cancers at UChicago Medicine River East, including the following:
- Brain and spinal tumors, including benign and malignant tumors
- Breast reconstruction for breast cancer, including consultations and pre- and post-surgical care
- Breast surgery for breast cancer, including pre- and post-surgical care consultations
- Endocrine cancers, such as adrenal tumors and thyroid cancer
- Head and neck cancers, such as oral, throat and tongue cancers
- Gynecologic cancers, including cancer risk and prevention services
- Lymphoma, including care for all types and special expertise in high-risk lymphomas
- Skin cancers, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers and mole-mapping services
- Skull base tumors, such as tumors that affect the nasal and sinus cavities, eyes, face, ears and neck
- Consultations and pre- and post-surgical care for robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery
UChicago Medicine River East features highly skilled cardiac experts who provide a wide range of cardiology services, including:
- General cardiology, including diagnosis and disease management
- Electrophysiology (consultations and device checks)
- Heart failure care
- Interventional cardiology (pre- and post-cath lab care)
- Preventive cardiology
- Combined heart and brain clinic to provide comprehensive care for ischemic stroke survivors (in conjunction with neurology experts)
- Pre- and post- colon and rectal surgery care
- Treating all skin conditions, from common to rare, including acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, skin infections, allergic reactions and more.
- Skin cancer screenings and diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers
- Cosmetic procedures, including laser treatments
- Consultations and pre- and post-endocrine surgery care
Our endocrinology team at UChicago Medicine River East provide care for a wide range of conditions, including the following, and more:
- Diabetes, diabetic kidney disease
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Metabolic syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Weight management (Chicago Weight)
We offer a wide range of gastrointestinal care services at UChicago Medicine River East:
Common gastrointestinal conditions treated include:
- Celiac disease
- Colorectal conditions
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD & NASH)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Weight management, including consultations and pre- and post-procedure care for nonsurgical (endoscopic) procedures
GI services offered:
- Diagnosis of gastrointestinal conditions
- General gastroenterology
- Blood tests
- Colon cancer screenings
- Colonoscopy
- Infusion services
At UChicago Medicine Voice Center at River East, we provide a holistic approach to voice care, taking into account your personal treatment goals. We offer the full range of voice treatment options, including in-office procedures, voice therapy and surgical solutions. These treatments include the following:
- Phonomicrosurgical treatment of benign nodules, polyps, cysts and other disorders
- Customized voice therapy delivered by certified speech-language pathologists
- In-office injection medialization for vocal cord paralysis
- Botox injections for spasmodic dysphonia
- In-office laser ablation of vocal cord cancer, dysplasia and papilloma using KTP (Potassium Titanyl Phosphate) laser
- Sophisticated voice analysis, including office strobolaryngoscopy, acoustic and aerodynamic measures
At the Men’s Wellness Clinic at River East, we provide a holistic, collaborative approach to men’s health. From help with sexual dysfunction and low testosterone, to reducing heart risks or losing weight, our team of specialists are committed to providing the best care possible.
We provide a wide range of specialties, including:
- Urology
- Heart and Vascular Care
- Endocrinology
- Primary Care
We can also connect patients with a dietitian, sleep expert, physical therapist and certified sex therapist.
- Diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease
- Hereditary kidney disease
- Pregnancy and kidney disease
- Essential hypertension
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Medical and surgical management of complex kidney stones (With urology experts)
UChicago Medicine neurologists and neurosurgeons provide a wide range of services at UChicago Medicine River East, including diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-surgical care for the following:
- General neurological care
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke care, including a combined heart and brain clinic with cardiologists to provide holistic care
- Brain and spine tumor care (neuro-oncology)
- Skull base tumor care
- Spine surgery
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Find a Neurosurgeon at UChicago Medicine River EastExperts from several gynecologic subspecialties provide care at UChicago Medicine River East, including the following:
- General gynecology, including gynecologic exams, Pap smears, contraception and care for abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, sexually transmitted infections (STI), menopause and perimenopause, and more
- Gynecologic oncology, including diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-surgical care for the full range of gynecologic cancers
- Gynecologic cancer risk and prevention
- Gynecologic care for cancer survivors
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including in-office procedures, pre- and post-surgical care of a range of gynecologic conditions
- Pediatric and adolescent gynecology
- Pregnancy and childbirth care (obstetrics), including prenatal and postnatal care
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Orthopaedic experts diagnose and treat a range of conditions at UChicago Medicine River East, including care for the following:
- Arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Dislocations
- Muscle tears
- Cartilage injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Fractures
- Bone spurs
- Repetitive motion injuries
Find an Orthopaedic specialist at UChicago Medicine River East
Ear, nose and throat (otolaryngology) experts offer a range of services at UChicago Medicine River East, including care for the following:
- Head and neck cancer care, including diagnosis and pre- and post-surgical care
- Nasal and sinus disorders, such as allergic rhinitis, nasal polyposis, deviated nasal septum, enlarged turbinates and treatments for some eye conditions, such as excessive tearing and Grave's disease
- Treatments for sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and snoring
- Voice disorder treatment, including diagnosis, in-office procedures and pre- and post-surgical care as well as specialized care for vocal professionals, and speech and language pathology services
Comprehensive Outpatient Pain Medicine Services
Our pain medicine specialists provide a variety of advanced interventional, medical and psychological services for patients with sub-acute and chronic (persistent) pain of spine, musculoskeletal (arms, shoulders, legs, hand, foot), malignant, neuropathic, visceral and arthritic origin.
For patients with pain, University of Chicago Medicine offers effective and rapid and comprehensive outpatient pain management interventions. Our goal is to ensure your safety while helping you live a full life that is not dictated by pain.
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What Should I Expect?
During your first appointment, which usually lasts around 30 minutes, your board-certified fellowship trained comprehensive pain medicine physician will work with you to fully understand your pain condition. We will work to diagnosis (find) the problem leading to your pain which can be coming from your muscles, nerves, spine or internal organs (i.e. abdomen).
Your initial appointment will include a physical examination. Your doctor may request diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan, to better understand your condition. If such tests are required, your doctor may provide specific instructions on how to prepare for your appointment.
Next, your physician will work with you to develop a personalized, detailed and complete pain management plan. This may include medication, physical or occupational therapy, interventions (procedures or small surgeries) or a combination of approaches. There are circumstances that we may refer you to other specialists within our office for an evaluation for other services if needed.
As an example, if you suffer from pelvic pain, we work with our gynecology specialists to understand the sources of your pain. This allows us to have complete patient centric approach.
We work with your primary care provider to help your pain treatment plan. In particular our pain medicine specialists are experienced in treating various pain conditions of spine that are associated with significant back pain.
Our services extend to the treatment of cancer pain as many of our pain physicians specializes in advanced clinical interventions such as kyphoplasty and intrathecal drug delivery systems (delivery of pain medications in the spine) to treat constant cancer pain.
Following your initial appointment, follow-up appointments last up to 20 minutes. During these visits, you and our physician, or an experienced nurse practitioner will discuss your pain level, functional abilities, response to treatments and formulate further plans. Our nurse practitioners have over 30 years of cumulative pain experience. To further facilitate your needs at the follow-up appointments, be sure to review any changes in your pain level or any concerns with medications.
Our pain medicine physicians are very active in clinical research; there are opportunities for you to participate in several research studies if you so desire. Some minor compensation may be available; please ask our physicians about our studies on peripheral diabetic neuropathy treatments and interventional treatments to treat back pain.
At UChicago Medicine River East, experts in the following specialties provide care for children and adolescents:
- Pediatric behavioral sleep medicine, including care for insomnia in children
- Pediatric and adolescent gynecology, including pelvic exams, care for irregular menstruation, congenital reproductive tract disorders, pre- and post gynecologic surgical care and more
- Pediatric urology, including diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-surgical care for conditions affecting the bladder, kidneys, ureter, urethra, penis and testicles in children through age 18
UChicago Medicine plastic and reconstructive surgery experts provide the following services at UChicago Medicine River East:
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Breast reconstruction consultations and pre- and post-surgical care
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Cosmetic surgery consultations and pre- and post-surgical care
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Nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, including Botox injections, chemical peels, dermal fillers, advanced skin care and more
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Pre- and post-surgical care of lymphedema
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Mental health services provided at UChicago Medicine River East includes care for the following:
- Therapy for patients who have gastrointestinal conditions, such as infllammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel symdrome, functional dyspepsia or celiac disease
- Therapy for patients experiencing sexual dysfunction
- Behavioral sleep medicine care
Radiology services at River East include:
- CT
- Lung cancer screening
- MRI
- Mammography
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
Our rheumatologists diagnose and treat a full range of rheumatic conditions at UChicago Medicine River East, including common and rare conditions, such as:
- Dermatomyositis and polymyositis
- Immunotherapy-related adverse events
- Interstitial lung disease
- Lupus
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Rheumatoid and seronegative arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Vasculitis
Services for both behavioral sleep disorders and head and neck conditions that affect sleep are available at UChicago Medicine River East, such as:
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic insomnia in children and adults, circadian rhythm disorders and more
- Diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-surgical care for head and neck conditions, such as sleep apnea, deviated nasal septum, enlarged turbinates and snoring
UChicago Medicine River East spine care includes diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-surgical care for a variety of spine conditions, including the following and more:
- Herniated disk
- Spinal stenosis
- Degenerative disk disease
- Kyphosis
- Spinal deformities
- Spinal tumors
- Spine fracture and spondylolisthesis
Pediatric and adult urologic care is available at UChicago Medicine River East, including care for the following and more:
- Pediatric urology, including diagnosis, treatment and pre- and post-surgical care for conditions affecting the bladder, kidneys, ureter, urethra, penis and testicles in children through age 18
- Kidney stone care, including medical and pre- and post-surgical care of complex kidney stones
- Treatment of benign prostate disease (BPH)
UChicago Medicine River East vascular care includes consultations, management, and pre- and post-surgical care for:
UChicago Medicine River East experts provide the full range of options for weight loss and weight management, including medical and pre- and post-bariatric surgery care. Programs include:
- Chicago Weight, a medical weight loss program that helps adults manage their weight and any medical conditions associated with excess weight
- Bariatric surgery, including pre- and post-surgical care for the full range of bariatric surgery options
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