Shilpa Iyer, MD, MPH
Shilpa Iyer, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialties
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Locations
- Orland Park
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
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- Education & Research
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Shilpa Iyer, MD, MPH, is a gynecologist with advanced training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She provides treatment for women with pelvic organ prolapse, both stress and urgency urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary tract infections, and voiding dysfunction. She has advanced training and expertise in vaginal surgery and minimally invasive gynecology techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery.
Dr. Iyer provides care for patients with complex pelvic floor needs, including mesh complications, fistula, and abnormalities of the vaginal and urinary tract. She collaborates closely with colorectal surgery, urology, pelvic floor physical therapy, and gastroenterology to provide comprehensive care for women with pelvic floor disorders as part of our Center for Pelvic Health. She also has a clinical focus on advanced treatments for overactive bladder including Botox (OnabotulinumA) injections and sacroneuromodulation.
Dr. Iyer has additional research training in epidemiology and biostatistics. She leads research within the section with a personal focus on access to care, dissemination of current therapy, and clinical outcome measures. She publishes scientific articles in high-impact journals, mentors trainees, leads national and international workshops, and often presents at scientific meetings. Dr. Iyer is committed to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge care for all patients.
Areas of Expertise
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Female Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder (OAB)
Board Certifications
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Practicing Since
- 2014
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Other Grad Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Urogynecologic Society
- International Urogynecological Association
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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