Elena M. Kamel

Dr. Kamel founded The Women's Group of Northwestern in 1989 as Chicago's first all-female obstetrics and gynecology practice, and she practices there now with fourteen other physicians and five nurse practitioners. She is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, and the group describes itself as affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital. Her own listed interests are hysteroscopy, permanent contraception, osteoporosis, bone densitometry, gynecologic surgery and menopausal health, and she is the only physician in the group whose biography names osteoporosis or menopause expertise. The practice's menopause page says managing menopause is no longer solely about hormones, and describes reviewing symptoms, testing, lifestyle changes and both hormonal and non-hormonal options, with a long second half on finding and treating bone loss. Much of the group's gynecology is done in the office, including endometrial ablation, colposcopy, LEEP, biopsies, ultrasound and in-office hysteroscopy, and the office offers nitrous oxide gas for comfort during procedures. Patients choose their own physician and reach her through a shared appointment desk or an online request form, and the group works from a downtown office and a second one in Northbrook.

MD, MSCP