IC Multi-disciplinary Treatment - Chicago

[elitynski]

After dealing with this stuff for over 2 years - I stumbled upon a multi-disciplinary program for IC, PFD, etc.

The program is at RUSH Hospital in Chicago and it is called the
Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health

Here is the link: http://www.rush.edu/rumc/page-1102020548112.html?gclid=CJWt3ebulJ0CFQ7GsgodRklt2w


Program Description

The Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health (PAPH) at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides a multispecialty comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of abdominal and pelvic conditions in women and men of all ages. Patients with any of the following symptoms or conditions should consider meeting with our specialists:

Pain in the abdominal or pelvic region
Cystitis or interstitial cystitis
Erectile dysfunction or sexual dysfunction
Fibroids or uterine fibroids
Gastrointestinal conditions, including diarrhea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Hemorrhoids
Incontinence, both urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence
Postprostatecomy pain
Prolapse of the bladder, rectum or vagina
Vaginal inflammation, including cervicitis, vaginitis and vulvitis
Vaginal pain, including dyspareunia, vulvodynia or vaginismus

The complexity of the problems often requires a multidisciplinary team of specialists that works closely to provide the proper diagnostic tests and treatment. The abdominal and pelvic health clinical team collaborates to coordinate services, create personalized treatment plans and facilitate communication with referring physicians, to give patients the highest quality care possible.


Here is a list of specialist they use in the program:

Clinical Team

The clinical team for the Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health at Rush consists of a number of physicians who work collaboratively to provide a personalized diagnosis and treatment plan.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Marc Brand, MD, Program Co-Director
Theodore Saclarides, MD

Gastroenterology

Ali Keshavarzian, MD
Carline Quander, MD

Gynecology

Eric Brown, MD, PhD
Joseph M. Maurice, MD
Bruce Rosenzweig, MD

Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Sheila Dugan, MD, Program Co-Director

Physical Therapy

Vonna Karoghlanian, PT

Psychologist

Sharon Jedel, PsyD

Radiology

Claire Smith, MD

Urogynecology

Soo Kwon, MD

Urology

Chris Coogan, MD
Lev Elterman, MD
Jerome Hoeksema, MD
Kalyan Latchamsetty, MD

[SharonA]

Is it helping you?

[elitynski]

I just got the info - and I'm setting up appts. I thought it was great because it seemed to have everything in one place - Dr.s, physical therapists, gastrointerologists, etc.

Rush is also an excellent hospital and I thought for patients who might be in Chicago or within traveling distance, this would be a good place to look into.

[KathiB]

elitynski, are you still going to this clinic?

I wonder if there is a need for a neurological component here as well. I am told I have IBS, PFD, IC and neurogenic bladder. I think they're all related, so this office intrigues me. If you see this message, could you post an update?

Thanks!