Urogynecology Center
Treating Women with Incontinence, Prolapse and
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The Urogynecology Center at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital offers a specialized care team of dedicated physicians, nurses, and physical therapists who have distinctive training and years of experience in the care of women with urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Our physicians believe in offering each woman a choice of therapies and tailoring therapy to her unique situation.

Our team of physicians includes a urogynecologist with fellowship-training:

• Denise M. Elser, M.D., Medical Director

Women may also see a physiatrist, who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and muscular dysfunction in the female urologic and reproductive organs:

• Margaret Roberts, M.D., PhD

We work closely with our team of physical therapists, who specialize in women’s health and have completed advanced specialty training in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders in women.

Services Offered

• Clinical evaluation
• Urodynamic testing
• Electromyography
• Cystoscopy
• Pelvic muscle assessment
• Neurophysiology
• Second opinions

Therapies Provided

• Medications
• Pessary
• Outpatient incontinence surgery
• Pelvic reconstruction surgery
• Neuromodulation
• Botox therapy (for bladder and pelvic muscle dysfunction)

Appointments
To schedule an appointment, please call 630-275-2400.

Insurance Coverage
Insurance coverage should be ascertained prior to your visit. While most insurance carriers do cover consultation and evaluation services, it is recommended that you contact the carrier for determination of the extent of coverage for this service and the amount of any co-pays. If you have an HMO, please obtain a referral from your primary care physician prior to your first visit.

Location
The Urogynecology Center is located at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Tower 1, Suite 2 D in the Physician Office Building.