Insiyyah Patanwala, MD
Insiyyah Patanwala, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - River East
- Orland Park
- Chicago - Hyde Park
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Insiyyah Patanwala, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who specializes in women’ health. Dr. Patanwala’s practice focuses on gynecologic care and chronic pelvic pain conditions, such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, uterine polyps, abnormal bleeding, pelvic floor muscle spasms, sexual pain, vulvodynia and more. With her compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Patanwala has established a reputation for providing personalized and comprehensive healthcare services to her patients.
She is committed to staying updated with the latest medical advancements in gynecology to provide the best possible care to her patients. Dr. Patanwala is an expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and performs laparoscopic and robotic procedures to offer a quicker recovery and faster return to normal activities. She is well versed in excisional procedures for endometriosis, robotic removal of fibroids and complex hysterectomies. Dr. Patanwala also has a comprehensive chronic pelvic pain practice, which includes medication management for pain conditions and interventional procedures such as pelvic floor trigger point injections and pudendal nerve blocks.
Along with a dedication to her clinical practice, Dr. Patanwala is also passionate about using research to improve care for gynecologic patients with pelvic pain. Her work has been published in numerous, peer-reviewed journals, including Obstetrics & Gynecology, Journal of Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Disorders, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology and American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Areas of Expertise
- Adenomyosis
- Adnexal Surgery
- Adnexal Tumor/Adnexal Mass
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy
- Complex Open Gynecologic Surgery
- Complex Pelvic Surgery
- Dermoid Cyst
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometrial Polyps
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Hysteroscopy
- Female Sexual Dysfunction
- Endometriosis
- Female Pelvic Pain
Practicing Since
- 2011
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Urdu
- Hindi
Medical Education
- University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship
- Florida Hospital Medical Ctr
Internship
- University of Chicago Medical Center
Memberships & Medical Societies
- International Pelvic Pain Society
- American Association of Gynecology Laparoscopists
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.