Providers
If you would like a more localized list, you can perform a zip code search below. This will give you a list of providers within the specified distance of the zip code you enter.
The following is a list of health care providers who have expressed interest in the treatment of vulvodynia. This does not constitute an endorsement by the NVA. If you would like additional information about the health care providers listed in your area, you are encouraged to visit the provider's website. (If provided to the NVA, it is listed in the contact information.) Should you come across information in this list that is incorrect (e.g., address, phone number, provider is not practicing any longer), please contact the NVA so that the list can be kept current. To report corrections, please contact NVA's executive director, Lisa Goldstein, by phone at 301-299-0775 or via email at lisa@nva.org.
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Keys for research funding:
- NIH: National Institutes of Health
- State: Funding from state sources
- Internal: Funding from institution where provider is employed
- External: Funding from outside sources (such as pharmaceutical companies, foundations, etc.)
- CIHR: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Canada only)
- NHS: National Health Service (United Kingdom only)
The following providers were found within 25 miles of zip code 60563:
Angela Fishman PT
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1875 W Dempster, Suite G10
Park Ridge,
IL
60068
Phone: 847-723-7500
Fax: 847-723-8169
Practice Type: Hospital-based Outpatient Clinic
Specialties: Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 5
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 60
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: n/a
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Bernadette Kamin PT, MSPT, WCS
828 Busse Highway
Park Ridge,
IL
60068
Phone: 847-384-6804
Fax: 847-384-6806
Web Site:
www.kaminpt.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Biofeedback
Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 20
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 25
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 50
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Heather Moky PT, DPT
University of Illinois at Chicago
MC 889
1801 W. Taylor, 2C
Chicago,
IL
60607
Phone: 312-355-4394
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Biofeedback, Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 0
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 50
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 50
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Judith M. Schlaeger PhD, CNM, LAc
University of Illinois at Chicago
845 S. Damen Avenue (MC 802)
Suite 812
Chicago,
IL
60612
Phone: 312-413-4669
Web Site:
vulvodyniastudy.uic.edu
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Acupuncture, Chronic
Pain Management
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 8
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 100
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 100
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: Yes
Sources of research funding: NIH
Christopher Michael MD
Suburban Women's Health Specialists, LTD
2350 Royal Blvd, Ste 600
Elgin,
IL
60123
Phone: 847-931-4747
Fax: 847-931-9602
Web Site:
http://www.swhs-obgyn.com/
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 1
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 2
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Theodore Johnson, Jr. DC, MS
Director, Family Practice Residency
National University of Health Sciences
200 East Roosevelt Road
Lombard,
IL
60148
Phone: 630-889-6513
Fax: 630-889-6800
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Pain Medicine
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 2
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 5
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 45
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Colleen Fitzgerald MD
Loyola University Chicago
Obstetrics and Gynecology
2160 S. First Avenue
Maywood,
IL
60153
Phone: 708-216-2180
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pain Medicine, Psychology (Chronic Pain Mgmt)
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 7
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 5
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 10
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
April Oury PT
Dynamic Physical Therapy
440 E. Roosevelt Road, Suite 104
West Chicago,
IL
60185
Phone: 630-876-9186
Fax: 630-876-9187
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 2
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 20
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Lauren Mansell PT
Flexeon Rehabilitation
43 West Bankview Drive
Frankfort,
IL
60423
Phone: 815-469-6676
Fax: 815-469-1889
Web Site:
www.flexeonrehabclinics.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Biofeedback, Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 2
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 80
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Kristen Markett PT, OT
Flexeon Rehabilitation
12948 La Grange Road
Palos Park,
IL
60464
Phone: 708-671-1971
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Biofeedback, Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 2
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 50
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 50
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Carla Carpenter DO
West Suburban Women's Health Ltd.
545 Plainfield Roads Suite C
Willowbrook,
IL
60527
Phone: 630-654-2229
Fax: 630-655-3270
Web Site:
http://www.wswomenshealth.com/
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Gynecology
Obstetrics
Pediatric/Adolescent Provider
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 30
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 10
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Denise Amsrud PT, OT, MS
Integrity Physical Therapy
1804 N. Naper Boulevard, Suite 304
Naperville,
IL
60563
Phone: 630-955-0059
Fax: 630-955-0308
Web Site:
www.integritypt.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Obstetrics, Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 0
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 25
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 10
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Kendra Erven PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD
Northwestern Medicine, Rehabilitation Services
7 Blanchard Circle, Suite LLA
Wheaton,
IL
60189
Phone: 630-933-2230
Fax: 630-681-0820
Web Site:
https://www.nm.org/
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Biofeedback
Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 100
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 20
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Deena Anna Kimiatek PT, MSPT
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers
8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 210
Chicago,
IL
60603
Phone: 312-980-4775
Web Site:
acceleratedrehab.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 8
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 100
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 100
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Judith Florendo PT
Florendo Physical Therapy
600 N. McClurg Ct., Ste A312
Chicago,
IL
60611
Phone: 312-337-8840
Fax: 312-337-9334
Web Site:
http://www.florendopt.com/
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Biofeedback, Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 8
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 75
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 90
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Iris Aronson MD
Associate Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
1801 West Taylor Street, Ste 3E
Chicago,
IL
60612
Phone: 312-996-8666
Fax: 312-355-2888
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Dermatology
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: n/a
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Sheila Dugan MD
Rush University Medical Center
Physical Medicine of Rehabilitation
1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 855
Chicago,
IL
60612
Phone: 312-942-6644
Fax: 312-942-2176
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Pain Medicine
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 60
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 70
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 70
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Vonna Karoghlanian PT
VK Physical Therapy, P.C.
4849 N. Milwaukee Ave., Suite 405A
Chicago,
IL
60630
Phone: 773-283-9800
Fax: 773-283-9899
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 6
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 8
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 75
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Anita Blanchard MD
University of Chicago
Dept of OB/GYN
5841 S. Maryland Ave, MC-2050
Chicago,
IL
60637
Phone: 773-702-6118
Fax: 773-702-5159
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Gynecology (9/08: Not accepting new patients)
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 30
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: n/a
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Melissa Kolecke PT
Kamin Physical Therapy
828 Busse Highway, Suite C
Park Ridge,
IL
60068
Phone: (847) 384-6804
Fax: (847) 384-6806
Web Site:
www.kaminphysicaltherapy.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Biofeedback, Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 50
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 75
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 90
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Bridgid Ellingson MPT, OCS, BCIA-PMDB
Lakeview Physical Therapy, P.C.
4001 N. Ravenswood, Suite 402
Chicago,
IL
60613
Phone: 773-755-9214
Fax: 773-755-9216
Web Site:
www.lakeviewpt.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 20
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 25
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 75
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Karen Weeks PT
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
676 North Saint Clair, Suite 950
Chicago,
IL
60611
Phone: 312-926-9063
Web Site:
www.nm.org
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 25
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Meredy Parker PT, DPT
Chicago Physical Therapists
4721 N Clark Street
Unit 1S
Chicago,
IL
60640
Phone: 773-770-3682
Fax: 773-305-7767
Web Site:
www.ChicagoPhysicalTherapists.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Physical Therapy, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Urology, Provides Care to Pediatric/Adolescent Patients
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 50
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 70
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 40
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Elizabeth Perri PsyD
1 E Superior, Suite 506
Chicago,
IL
60611
Phone: 847-242-1087
Web Site:
www.drelizabethperri.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Women's Health
Psychology (Sex
Therapy)
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 5
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 25
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 25
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Traci A. Kurtzer MD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern Medicine
Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause
259 E Erie, Suite 2450, Lavin Building
Chicago,
IL
60611
Phone: 312-694-9676
Fax: 312-472-6584
Web Site:
sexmedmenopause.nm.org
Practice Type: Hospital-based Outpatient Clinic
Specialties: Gynecology,
Sexual Health, Vulvar Disease, Trauma Informed Care - Sexual and Medical Trauma, Vulvar Dermatologic Conditions, Chronic Vaginitis
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 50
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 20
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 20
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Patricia Handler MS, NP
Northwestern Center for Comprehensive Gynecology
259 East Erie, Suite 2450
Chicago,
IL
60611
Phone: 312-694-6447
Fax: 312-472-6580
Practice Type: University-Affiliated Clinic
Specialties: Gynecology, Sex Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 8
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 50
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Sameena Rahman MD, FACOG, IF, MCMP
Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics
Northwestern, Feinberg School of Medicine
312 North May Street, Suite 110
Chicago,
IL
60607
Phone: 312-757-4647
Fax: 312-724-7647
Web Site:
www.cgcchicago.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Gynecology, Provides care to pediatric and adolescent patients
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 50
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 90
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 40
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Janaki Natarajan MD
Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine
625 N. Michigan Avenue, #1810
Chicago,
IL
60611
Phone: 872-310-3920
Web Site:
https://www.pelvicrehabilitation.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 20
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 100
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Jana Richardson PT, DPT, PRPC, CIDN
Chicago Pelvic Health and Wellness
1020 E Ogden Avenue, Suite 309
Naperville,
IL
60563
Phone: 773-219-2749
Fax: 773-897-0087
Web Site:
www.chicagopelvic.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 10
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 40
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 70
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
James Diesfeld MD
Chicago Pain Medicine Center
1044 N Francisco Avenue, Suite 404
Chicago,
IL
60622
Phone: 773-868-6824
Fax: 773-868-6828
Web Site:
chicagopainmed.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: n/a
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 100
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Lauren Baldwin MA, LMFT
Telehealth only
IL
60607
Phone: 773-616-0657
Web Site:
laurenbaldwintherapy.com
Practice Type: Private Practice
Specialties: Marriage and Family Therapy, Pain Management, Sex Therapy
Average number of vulvodynia patients seen per month: 4
Percentage of practice devoted to vulvar disorders: 25
Percentage of practice devoted to chronic pain: 25
Currently conducting clinical or basic science research: No
Should you come across information in this list that is incorrect (e.g., address, phone number, provider is not practicing any longer), please contact NVA’s executive director, Lisa Goldstein, so that the list can be kept current.