Women's Health Center

The Advocate Christ Women's Health Center has served the health care needs of women in the southwest suburbs for more than 10 years. Since its opening in 1991, this unique health center, designed by women and for women, has added services to meet the ever-changing needs of the community.

The Women's Health Center is dedicated to giving women the special attention they deserve and appreciate. The health center staff believes that women want to be active participants in their own health care. By listening to these needs, the health center has responded with a variety of educational programs that provide women with the information they need to make their own decisions regarding health care.

Comprehensive health care exclusively for women
The Women's Health Center offers great comfort and privacy for patients with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services, including:

• Primary health care
• Obstetrical and gynecological care
• Mammography
• Laboratory services
• EKG
• Therapeutic massage
• Urogynecological services
• Surgical consultation and treatment
• Laser Hair Removal

The medical staff
The cornerstone of the Women's Health Center is its dedicated physicians and staff including:

Christine A. Anderson, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology
Sunitha A. Avula, M.D. Internal Medicine
Joseph A. Axelrod, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology
Carmencita G. Galvez, M.D. Gynecology
Yesim G. Gulecyuz, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology
Roseann H. Horan, M.D. Family Practice
Helen N. Nikolas, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology
Joseph P. Pavese, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology
Sumathi R. Rangineni, M.D. Internal Medicine
Marie V. Veldman, D.O. Family Practice

The consulting medical staff includes:

Denise E. Elser, M.D. Urogynecology
Michael R. Regan, M.D. Gynecologic Oncology