Laura A. Douglass, MD
Laura A. Douglass, MD
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director, Transabdominal Cerclage Program
Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Locations
- Orland Park
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Hinsdale - Salt Creek Lane
- About
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- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
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Meet Dr. Douglass
Laura Douglass, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. As director of the Transabdominal Cerclage (TAC) Program, Dr. Douglass is an expert in TAC surgery, a procedure that prevents pregnancy loss in patients who have incompetent cervix (a weakened or short cervix). As a mentee of world-renowned gynecologic surgeon and TAC expert Arthur Haney, MD, Dr. Douglass was personally selected by Dr. Haney to lead the TAC Program upon his retirement in 2020.
She also performs a wide range of complex robotic and laparoscopic surgeries, specializing in the treatment of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian/tubal cysts and Mullerian anomalies. Dr. Douglass is passionate about providing safe, effective care using the least invasive and most individualized surgical approach for each patient’s needs.
She further specialized her practice by receiving international training and mentorship in São Paulo, Brazil, with an emphasis on providing fertility-sparing surgical treatment for women with endometriosis. In 2015, Dr. Douglass assisted in the implementation of laparoscopy in the obstetrics and gynecology department at a medical center in American Samoa.
Areas of Expertise
- Adenomyosis
- Adnexal Surgery
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy
- Bleeding After Menopause (Postmenopausal Bleeding)
- Complex Open Gynecologic Surgery
- Complex Pelvic Surgery
- Dermoid Cyst
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometrial Polyps
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Endometriosis
- Female Pelvic Pain
- Transabdominal Cerclage (TAC)
Practicing Since
- 2015
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
- Indiana University Health
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Society of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders
- World Endometriosis Society
News & Research
Pregnancy, childbirth and fertility with transabdominal cerclage (TAC)
Dr. Douglass answers questions to help patients understand what to expect after TAC surgery.
More news and articles featuring Dr. Douglass:
- Chicago is special for Bears receiver Marquise Goodwin. It’s where a doctor helped his wife after years of loss — and where he’ll try to jumpstart his NFL career.
- ‘Let’s get you a family'. U. of C. cervix specialist retires after helping thousands have babies after multiple losses.
- 7 silent signs you could have endometriosis
Published Papers
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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