UChicago Faculty Physician
Shashwati Pradhan, MD
Shashwati Pradhan, MD
UChicago Faculty Physician
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Locations
- Chicago - River East
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Orland Park
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[MUSIC PLAYING] My name is Shashwati Pradhan. I am a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist. So what that means is that I take care of gynecologic issues in patients from birth until about 21 to 24. I was definitely inspired by family members who are physicians. So I think that was my first initial exposure to becoming a physician in medicine. But then, I think medicine has a lot of different things that I am really passionate about. So whether that's the science and clinical aspect of it, but also sort of the patient advocacy, patient education aspect of it is really important to me. So I think it's a perfect blend of different things that interests me.
I really love the collaborative nature of UChicago. I am in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. So I get a chance to collaborate with some of the experts in the country about different kinds of gynecologic issues and gynecologic surgery. But then, I also have so many amazing colleagues at Comer Children's, who I can collaborate with as well across a whole range of different specialties. So me and some of the hematologists collaborate to do a clinic, specifically for patients who have bleeding disorders. And I help with their gynecologic care.
But then, I also collaborate with tons of other specialties like rheumatology, pediatric surgery. So it's a really great atmosphere to work with different colleagues in order to give patients really great care, great multidisciplinary care. I think when I am approaching a patient and for the first time, if they are new patient, I think my biggest thing is to get across that it is all about communication with us. So me communicating information and education to them, but them communicating back to me their questions and things that they want to know. And I think that's sort of the basis of how I structure my visits.
A lot of times, I have patients that come in, their moms have sort of prep them to say, oh, you might be getting an exam today, and they're really nervous. And I think the first-- a lot of times, the first thing I say when I walk into a room is, don't worry, all we're going to do is talk. And so I think that really sets the stage of what I want to do, and how I want my patients to feel in the appointment. It's just sort of no pressure, just we're here to talk, you're here to get to know me as a provider, and I'm here to get to know you as a patient, and answer your questions, and see what's going on.
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I really love the collaborative nature of UChicago. I am in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. So I get a chance to collaborate with some of the experts in the country about different kinds of gynecologic issues and gynecologic surgery. But then, I also have so many amazing colleagues at Comer Children's, who I can collaborate with as well across a whole range of different specialties. So me and some of the hematologists collaborate to do a clinic, specifically for patients who have bleeding disorders. And I help with their gynecologic care.
But then, I also collaborate with tons of other specialties like rheumatology, pediatric surgery. So it's a really great atmosphere to work with different colleagues in order to give patients really great care, great multidisciplinary care. I think when I am approaching a patient and for the first time, if they are new patient, I think my biggest thing is to get across that it is all about communication with us. So me communicating information and education to them, but them communicating back to me their questions and things that they want to know. And I think that's sort of the basis of how I structure my visits.
A lot of times, I have patients that come in, their moms have sort of prep them to say, oh, you might be getting an exam today, and they're really nervous. And I think the first-- a lot of times, the first thing I say when I walk into a room is, don't worry, all we're going to do is talk. And so I think that really sets the stage of what I want to do, and how I want my patients to feel in the appointment. It's just sort of no pressure, just we're here to talk, you're here to get to know me as a provider, and I'm here to get to know you as a patient, and answer your questions, and see what's going on.
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Shashwati Pradhan, MD, excels in providing comprehensive gynecology care to children and young adults, helping them navigate gynecologic conditions while minimizing any nervousness, embarrassment or worry.
Dr. Pradhan’s clinical practice focuses on diagnosing and treating congenital gynecologic anomalies. She also specializes in a wide range of common and complex pediatric and adolescent gynecology, including:
- pediatric vaginal concerns
- labial adhesions
- early on-set puberty
- menstrual problems (irregular, heavy and painful periods)
- chronic pelvic pain,
- contraception
- surgical treatment of pelvic and ovarian masses.
Areas of Expertise
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Ovarian Cysts & Masses
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
Medical Education
- Case Western Reserve University
Residency
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Fellowship
- National Institute of Health/Children's National Medical Center
Memberships & Medical Societies
- North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
News & Research
When should teens and preteens start visiting the gynecologist?
Important considerations for starting routine gynecologic care with teens and preteens
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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Information in the CMS Open Payments database could potentially contain inaccurately reported and out of date payment information. All information is open to personal interpretation, if there are questions about the data, patients and their advocates should speak directly to their health care provider for a better understanding.
Some of our physicians and health professionals collaborate with external pharmaceutical, medical device, or other medical related entities to develop new treatments and products to improve clinical outcomes for patients. In some instances, the physician has ownership interests in the external entity and/or is compensated for advising or speaking about the entity’s products or treatments. These payments may include compensation for consulting and speaking engagements, equity, and/or royalties for products invented by our physicians. To assure objectivity and integrity in patient care, UChicago Medicine requires all physicians and health professionals to report their relationships and financial interests with external entities on an annual basis. This information is used to review relationships and transactions that might give rise to potential financial conflicts of interest, and when considered to be significant a management plan to mitigate any biases is created.
If you are a patient at UChicago Medicine and would like more information about your physician’s external relationships, please talk with your physician. You may also visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ . CMS Open Payments is a national disclosure program that promotes a more transparent and accountable health care system. It houses a publicly accessible database of payments that reporting entities, including drug and medical device companies, make to covered recipients like physicians and hospitals.
Information in the CMS Open Payments database could potentially contain inaccurately reported and out of date payment information. All information is open to personal interpretation, if there are questions about the data, patients and their advocates should speak directly to their health care provider for a better understanding.