I really love the collaborative nature of UChicago. I am in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. So I get a chance to collaborate with some of the experts in the country about different kinds of gynecologic issues and gynecologic surgery. But then, I also have so many amazing colleagues at Comer Children's, who I can collaborate with as well across a whole range of different specialties. So me and some of the hematologists collaborate to do a clinic, specifically for patients who have bleeding disorders. And I help with their gynecologic care.
But then, I also collaborate with tons of other specialties like rheumatology, pediatric surgery. So it's a really great atmosphere to work with different colleagues in order to give patients really great care, great multidisciplinary care. I think when I am approaching a patient and for the first time, if they are new patient, I think my biggest thing is to get across that it is all about communication with us. So me communicating information and education to them, but them communicating back to me their questions and things that they want to know. And I think that's sort of the basis of how I structure my visits.
A lot of times, I have patients that come in, their moms have sort of prep them to say, oh, you might be getting an exam today, and they're really nervous. And I think the first-- a lot of times, the first thing I say when I walk into a room is, don't worry, all we're going to do is talk. And so I think that really sets the stage of what I want to do, and how I want my patients to feel in the appointment. It's just sort of no pressure, just we're here to talk, you're here to get to know me as a provider, and I'm here to get to know you as a patient, and answer your questions, and see what's going on.
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Shashwati Pradhan, MD, excels in providing comprehensive gynecology care to children and young adults, helping them navigate gynecologic conditions while minimizing any nervousness, embarrassment or worry.
Dr. Pradhan’s clinical practice focuses on diagnosing and treating congenital gynecologic anomalies. She also specializes in a wide range of common and complex pediatric and adolescent gynecology, including:
- pediatric vaginal concerns
- labial adhesions
- early on-set puberty
- menstrual problems (irregular, heavy and painful periods)
- chronic pelvic pain,
- contraception
- surgical treatment of pelvic and ovarian masses.
Areas of Expertise
- Congenital Anomalies in Children
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Ovarian Cysts & Masses
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
Medical Education
- Case Western Reserve University
Residency
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Fellowship
- National Institute of Health/Children's National Medical Center
News & Research
When should teens and preteens start visiting the gynecologist?
Important considerations for starting routine gynecologic care with teens and preteens
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- 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)
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