Sandra Valaitis, MD
Sandra Valaitis, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vice Chair, Faculty Development and Promotions
Specialties
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Hinsdale, IL - Salt Creek Lane
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Meet Dr. Valaitis
Dr. Sandra Valaitis is an expert in treating women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the urogenital system. Her areas of interest include suburethral slings, complex reconstructive pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, repair of genitourinary fistulae, and the treatments of mesh complications and erosion. She is a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the Center for Pelvic Health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Valaitis has lectured nationally and internationally to faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, nursing staff, and community audiences. She is the recipient of several awards for leadership and teaching excellence. Dr. Valaitis has been named a "Top Doctor" in women’s health by Chicago magazine annually since 2011.
Areas of Expertise
- Sacrocolpopexy
- Urodynamic Testing
- Fecal Incontinence
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Urinary Incontinence
- Pessaries
- Uterine Prolapse
- Stress Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder (OAB)
- Neuromodulation
- Rectocele
- Botox Therapy
- Suburethral Slings
- Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Cystocele (Prolapsed Bladder)
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
- Urethral Bulking
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Board Certifications
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Practicing Since
- 1994
Languages Spoken
- English
- Lithuanian
- Spanish
Medical Education
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
- St. George's Hospital
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Urogynecologic Society
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- National Association for Continence
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Association of American Colleges and Universities
- North American Menopause Society
News & Research
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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