Latina Women’s Health in Chicago

It can be challenging to find Spanish-speaking health care professionals – even in Chicago. To deliver culturally competent medical care, we formed Latina Women's Health at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. We provide complete bilingual and bicultural access, with doctors and specialists who speak Spanish and understand your culture, allowing you to actively participate in your care plan.

World-class Hispanic women’s health care

Our Spanish-speaking doctors provide personalized care rooted in respect and cultural understanding. From diagnosis to recovery, we’re with you every step of the way through your health care journey to make sure your experience is the best possible.

Latina Women’s Health services include:

• State-of-the-art breast care including breast ultrasounds and same-day mammograms
• Newly modernized rooms for mom and baby plus a well-baby nursery
• Lactation consultants, virtual breastfeeding class available on demand and an expansive array of other postpartum services

What is Latina women’s health care?

Latina women’s health care focuses on the wide range of unique physical, emotional and mental health services women need – provided with the cultural and linguistic sensitivity that truly makes the difference in participating and understanding your health care journey.

What is included in Latina Women's Health at Advocate Illinois Masonic?

Latina Women’s Health provides specialized services in gynecology, obstetrics, breast health, hormonal care and more. Our specialists offer tailored support for women’s health and wellness. You’ll receive complete bilingual and bicultural access in a community setting with providers who have advanced training in multiple medical fields, including reproductive health, pregnancy care, menopause management and preventive screenings.

Internal medicine

Internal medicine doctors, also called internists, specialize in comprehensive primary care for adults. Primary care involves the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a wide range of illnesses, diseases and injuries.

Obstetrics & gynecology

Our team of specialists provides care for all stages of pregnancy in a friendly and affirming environment that includes experts in caring for complications, delivery and specialized services for newborns. Services specifically for pregnant women and their partners include:

• Midwifery program [PDF]: English | Spanish
• Prenatal appointments at our outpatient center [PDF]: English
• Tours of mother and baby accommodations [PDF]: English | Spanish
• Prenatal and childbirth classes

Gynecology, urogynecology and gynecology-oncology

Our team of specialists provides treatment for women’s health concerns in all phases of your adult life, and whenever you need care for:

• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Bladder and rectal health issues, including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic floor weakness and issues with defecating
• Menopause concerns and post-menopausal bleeding
• Pap smear
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of uterine cancer
• Vaginal problems that require surgery

Breast cancer prevention & treatment

Living well includes taking care of your breast health. Our comprehensive services offer support through prevention and all phases of breast cancer treatment, including services such as:

• Mammography and diagnostic imaging for breast cancer prevention and detection
• Bilingual/bicultural breast consultation with Dr. Celeste Cruz, a female fellowship-trained specialist
• Emotional and psychological support
• Medical oncology and radiotherapy for cancer treatment
• Chemotherapy and infusion to treat cancer
• Breast cancer and reconstruction surgery with nipple preservation
• Support group for cancer survivors and their families

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders, including acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome and cancer. Advocate Christ Medical Center offers direct access to a colonoscopy for prevention, detection and treatment of colon and rectal cancer.

Cardiovascular care

As part of our commitment to delivering the best heart care, Advocate Heart Institute offers services that cover everything from screenings and detection to treatment and surgery at locations close to home. What sets us apart:

• Top doctors: Experienced staff ready to respond to your cardiac needs with multidisciplinary, comprehensive and compassionate care
• Advanced diagnostic Imaging equipment and surgeries for high-risk heart and vascular patients
• Diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of common and complex heart conditions

Schedule with Spanish-speaking doctors near you

Whether you're looking for a gynecologist who speaks Spanish or medical care from a doctor who understands Latin American culture, we’re here for you.

Obstetrics & gynecology

• Dr. Marie Cabiya
• Dr. Tanya Pulver
• Dr. Irma Sodini

Gynecologic oncology

• Dr. Tanya Pulver

Urogynecology

• Dr. Sean George
• Dr. Abraham Shashoua

Urology

• Dr. Traci Beck

General surgery, breast surgery

• Dr. Celeste Cruz

Colon & rectal surgery

• Dr. Joaquin Estrada

Interventional cardiology, cardiology

• Dr. Allan Beall
• Dr. Joaquin Gonzalez

Vascular surgery

• Dr. Mark Keldahl

Neighborhoods served by Latina Women’s Health

We're providing Latina health services for the Spanish-speaking populations living in: